ZIP code 90230, covering Culver City, CA, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 earthquakes, 3 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. A total of 33 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Culver City is earthquakes, with 54 recorded events making up 92% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 24, 2021.
Culver City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 1, 1983.
Culver City has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Culver City was EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90230 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (54 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Culver City, CA, with 54 events documented.
Culver City has 3 recorded tornado events 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90230 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25M in property damage in the Culver City, CA area (ZIP 90230). 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 →