Torrance, CA (ZIP 90504) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 33 earthquakes, 4 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $280K. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
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 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
Torrance has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
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 90504 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (33 events), tornadoes (4 events), hailstorm (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Torrance, CA, with 33 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 90504 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 90504). 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 →