ZIP code 91208, covering Glendale, CA, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 wildfires, 21 earthquakes, and 1 tornado.
The dominant hazard type for Glendale is wildfires, with 83 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 2, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 20% 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 Apr 15, 1998.
Glendale has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1992.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91208 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (83 events), earthquakes (21 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glendale, CA, with 83 events documented.
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 91208 was Wildfire: AKENS FIRE (643 acres), which occurred on Jan 2, 2019. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →