Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 90505 in Torrance, CA. These include 22 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $275K. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Torrance is wildfires, with 22 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Torrance has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
Torrance has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 1966.
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 90505 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), earthquakes (16 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Torrance, CA, with 22 events documented.
Torrance has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90505 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 $275K in property damage in the Torrance, CA area (ZIP 90505). 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 →