Lakewood, CA (ZIP 90713) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 12 earthquakes, 5 severe wind events, and 1 tornado. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (67% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 2019.
Lakewood has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Lakewood has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 1998.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90713 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakewood, CA, with 12 events documented.
Lakewood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90713 was M3.1 Earthquake, which occurred on Feb 26, 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 →