Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the South Pasadena, CA area (ZIP 91030). These include 58 earthquakes, 14 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes.
The dominant hazard type for South Pasadena is earthquakes, with 58 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
South Pasadena has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1992.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91030 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (58 events), wildfires (14 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Pasadena, CA, with 58 events documented.
South Pasadena has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 20, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91030 was M4.4 Earthquake, which occurred on Aug 12, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →