Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Montebello, CA area (ZIP 90640). These include 73 earthquakes, 18 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 73 recorded incidents (76% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Montebello has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Montebello has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
Montebello has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90640 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (73 events), wildfires (18 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montebello, CA, with 73 events documented.
Montebello has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90640 was M4.4 Earthquake, which occurred on Aug 12, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →