Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Whittier, CA area (ZIP 90604). These include 37 wildfires, 24 earthquakes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 37 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 24 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 2023.
Whittier has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Whittier has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Whittier has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whittier was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90604 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (37 events), earthquakes (24 events), severe wind events (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whittier, CA, with 37 events documented.
Whittier has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90604 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Whittier, CA area (ZIP 90604). 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 →