Avalon, CA (ZIP 90704) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 20 earthquakes and 2 wildfires.
With 20 recorded incidents (91% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 8, 2012.
Avalon has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90704 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (20 events) and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avalon, CA, with 20 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90704 was Wildfire: BANNING (118 acres), which occurred on Jan 2, 2019. 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 →