Lakewood, CA (ZIP 90715) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 10 earthquakes, 3 severe wind events, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lakewood is earthquakes, with 10 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 2019.
Lakewood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Lakewood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakewood 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 90715 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakewood, CA, with 10 events documented.
Lakewood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90715 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 Lakewood, CA area (ZIP 90715). 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 →