Rancho Palos Ver, CA (ZIP 90717) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 22 wildfires, 9 earthquakes, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $275K. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Rancho Palos Ver has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Rancho Palos Ver has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 1966.
Rancho Palos Ver has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rancho Palos Ver was EF2 Tornado on Nov 7, 1966, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90717 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), earthquakes (9 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rancho Palos Ver, CA, with 22 events documented.
Rancho Palos Ver has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90717 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 7, 1966. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $275K in property damage in the Rancho Palos Ver, CA area (ZIP 90717). 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 →