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91024 Sierra Madre, CA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sierra Madre, CA (91024)

Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Sierra Madre, CA area (ZIP 91024). These include 55 wildfires, 14 earthquakes, and 1 hailstorm.

🔥 Wildfires — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Sierra Madre is wildfires, with 55 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.

🌍 Earthquakes

There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 8, 2023.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Sierra Madre has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2005.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sierra Madre, CA (91024)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91024 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (55 events), earthquakes (14 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 91024?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sierra Madre, CA, with 55 events documented.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sierra Madre, CA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91024 was Wildfire: EATON (14.1K acres), which occurred on Jan 31, 2025. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

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 →

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