Government records show 248 natural disaster events affecting the Shadow Hills, CA area (ZIP 91040) — a notably active disaster history. These include 159 earthquakes, 88 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
The dominant hazard type for Shadow Hills is earthquakes, with 159 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 30, 2020.
Wildfires account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 88 events documented. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Shadow Hills 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shadow Hills was Flash Flood on Feb 20, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91040 has experienced 248 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (159 events), wildfires (88 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shadow Hills, CA, with 159 events documented.
Yes, Shadow Hills (ZIP 91040) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91040 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Shadow Hills, CA area (ZIP 91040). 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 →