Torrance, CA (ZIP 90502) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 22 earthquakes, 9 wildfires, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 22 recorded incidents (61% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Torrance has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Torrance 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 Nov 7, 1966.
Torrance has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Torrance has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Torrance was Flash Flood on Jan 19, 2010, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 7, 1966), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90502 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (22 events), wildfires (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Torrance, CA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Torrance (ZIP 90502) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Torrance 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 Nov 7, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90502 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 2010. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Torrance, CA area (ZIP 90502). 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 →