Santa Fe Springs, CA (ZIP 90670) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (51% 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 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2020.
Santa Fe Springs has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Santa Fe Springs has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Santa Fe Springs 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Fe Springs 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 90670 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), earthquakes (16 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Fe Springs, CA, with 25 events documented.
Santa Fe Springs 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 90670 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 Santa Fe Springs, CA area (ZIP 90670). 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 →