Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 90503 in Torrance, CA. These include 23 earthquakes, 10 wildfires, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $280K. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Torrance is earthquakes, with 23 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Torrance has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Torrance has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 1, 1983.
Torrance has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Torrance 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 90503 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (23 events), wildfires (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Torrance, CA, with 23 events documented.
Torrance has 4 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90503 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 $280K in property damage in the Torrance, CA area (ZIP 90503). 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 →