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90077 Los Angeles, CA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Los Angeles, CA (90077)

Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 90077 in Los Angeles, CA. These include 26 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.

🔥 Wildfires — Most Frequent Hazard

With 26 recorded incidents (52% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 5, 2019.

🌍 Earthquakes

There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2017.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Los Angeles has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 27, 2006.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Los Angeles has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 9, 1982.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Los Angeles was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Los Angeles, CA (90077)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90077 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events), earthquakes (22 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 90077?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Angeles, CA, with 26 events documented.

Has Los Angeles (90077) ever been hit by a tornado?

Los Angeles has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 9, 1982.

What was the worst natural disaster in Los Angeles, CA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90077 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 90077?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Los Angeles, CA area (ZIP 90077). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.

Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →

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