Palos Verdes Est, CA (ZIP 90274) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 22 wildfires, 19 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Palos Verdes Est is wildfires, with 22 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 21, 2024.
Palos Verdes Est has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
Palos Verdes Est has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palos Verdes Est 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 90274 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), earthquakes (19 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palos Verdes Est, CA, with 22 events documented.
Palos Verdes Est 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90274 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 $250K in property damage in the Palos Verdes Est, CA area (ZIP 90274). 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 →