ZIP code 90605, covering Whittier, CA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 wildfires, 23 earthquakes, and 4 severe wind events.
With 46 recorded incidents (61% 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 23 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 31% 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 Feb 26, 2019.
Whittier has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Whittier has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90605 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (46 events), earthquakes (23 events), severe wind events (4 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whittier, CA, with 46 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90605 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 →