ZIP code 90293, covering Playa Del Rey, CA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 earthquakes, 3 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. A total of 33 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (58 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 24, 2021.
Playa Del Rey 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.
Playa Del Rey has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 1959.
Playa Del Rey has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Playa Del Rey 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 90293 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (58 events), tornadoes (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Playa Del Rey, CA, with 58 events documented.
Playa Del Rey 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 90293 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 Playa Del Rey, CA area (ZIP 90293). 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 →