Hawaiian Gardens, CA (ZIP 90716) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 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.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 2019.
Hawaiian Gardens has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Hawaiian Gardens 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 Hawaiian Gardens was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 90716 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawaiian Gardens, CA, with 6 events documented.
Hawaiian Gardens 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 90716 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 Hawaiian Gardens, CA area (ZIP 90716). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →