Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 90277 in Redondo Beach, CA. These include 25 earthquakes, 20 wildfires, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $277.5K. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Redondo Beach is earthquakes, with 25 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 21, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Redondo Beach has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 1, 1983.
Redondo Beach has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Redondo 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 90277 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (25 events), wildfires (20 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Redondo Beach, CA, with 25 events documented.
Redondo Beach 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90277 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 $277.5K in property damage in the Redondo Beach, CA area (ZIP 90277). 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 →