Bell Gardens, CA (ZIP 90201) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 30 earthquakes, 2 severe wind events, and 1 hailstorm. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 30 recorded incidents (88% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 1, 2022.
Bell Gardens has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Bell Gardens has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Bell Gardens has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90201 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (30 events), severe wind events (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bell Gardens, CA, with 30 events documented.
Bell Gardens has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90201 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Mar 15, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →