With 324 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 91042 in Tujunga, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 165 earthquakes, 156 wildfires, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
The dominant hazard type for Tujunga is earthquakes, with 165 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 30, 2020.
Wildfires account for 48% of the disaster record here, with 156 events documented. Of these, 12 (8%) 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 11, 2025.
Tujunga has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Tujunga 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 Tujunga 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 91042 has experienced 324 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (165 events), wildfires (156 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tujunga, CA, with 165 events documented.
Yes, Tujunga (ZIP 91042) 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 91042 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 Tujunga, CA area (ZIP 91042). 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 →