Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Pasadena, CA area (ZIP 91105). These include 40 wildfires, 27 earthquakes, and 2 tornadoes.
With 40 recorded incidents (57% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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.
There have been 27 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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.
Pasadena has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1992.
Pasadena has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2005.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91105 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (40 events), earthquakes (27 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pasadena, CA, with 40 events documented.
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 91105 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 →