Long Beach, CA (ZIP 90803) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 17 earthquakes, 3 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Long Beach is earthquakes, with 17 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 18, 2011.
Long Beach has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Long Beach 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 Long Beach was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1982, 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 90803 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Beach, CA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Long Beach (ZIP 90803) 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.
Long Beach has 3 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 19, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90803 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Long Beach, CA area (ZIP 90803). 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 →