Glendale, CA (ZIP 91206) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 wildfires, 19 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $310K.
With 66 recorded incidents (75% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% 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 Aug 12, 2024.
Glendale has experienced 2 floods 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 26, 2008.
Glendale has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glendale was Flash Flood on Sep 22, 2007, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91206 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (66 events), earthquakes (19 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glendale, CA, with 66 events documented.
Yes, Glendale (ZIP 91206) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 26, 2008.
Glendale has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 20, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91206 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 22, 2007. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $310K in property damage in the Glendale, CA area (ZIP 91206). 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 →