Long Beach, CA (ZIP 90805) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 30 earthquakes, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 1, 2022.
Long Beach has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Long Beach has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 1998.
Long Beach has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Long Beach has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Long Beach was Flash Flood on Jan 19, 2010, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 9, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90805 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (30 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Beach, CA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Long Beach (ZIP 90805) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Long Beach 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90805 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 2010. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Long Beach, CA area (ZIP 90805). 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 →