Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 90280 in South Gate, CA. These include 43 earthquakes, 3 severe wind events, and 1 tornado. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 43 recorded incidents (91% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 1, 2022.
South Gate has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
South Gate 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 90280 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (43 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Gate, CA, with 43 events documented.
South Gate 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 90280 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 2023. 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 →