Norwalk, CA (ZIP 90650) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 12 earthquakes, 5 severe wind events, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (50% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 2019.
Norwalk has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Norwalk has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Norwalk has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
Norwalk has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwalk was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90650 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwalk, CA, with 12 events documented.
Norwalk has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90650 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 Norwalk, CA area (ZIP 90650). 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 →