Rossmoor, CA (ZIP 90720) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 13 earthquakes, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 18, 2011.
Rossmoor has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Rossmoor has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Rossmoor has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rossmoor was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 19, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90720 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rossmoor, CA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Rossmoor (ZIP 90720) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2005.
Rossmoor has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 19, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90720 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Rossmoor, CA area (ZIP 90720). 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 →