Hermosa Beach, CA (ZIP 90254) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 27 earthquakes, 4 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $280K. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 21, 2024.
Hermosa Beach has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 1, 1983.
Hermosa Beach has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 1959.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hermosa Beach was EF2 Tornado on Nov 7, 1966, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90254 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (27 events), tornadoes (4 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hermosa Beach, CA, with 27 events documented.
Hermosa Beach has 4 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90254 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 7, 1966. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $280K in property damage in the Hermosa Beach, CA area (ZIP 90254). 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 →