ZIP code 90602, covering Whittier, CA, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Whittier is wildfires, with 45 recorded events making up 70% 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 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2020.
Whittier has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Whittier has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90602 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), earthquakes (16 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whittier, CA, with 45 events documented.
Whittier has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90602 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Mar 15, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →