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91214 La Crescenta, CA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: La Crescenta, CA (91214)

ZIP code 91214, covering La Crescenta, CA, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 84 wildfires and 21 earthquakes.

🔥 Wildfires — Most Frequent Hazard

With 84 recorded incidents (80% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (6%) 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

There have been 21 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 11, 1986.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in La Crescenta, CA (91214)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91214 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (84 events) and earthquakes (21 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 91214?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Crescenta, CA, with 84 events documented.

What was the worst natural disaster in La Crescenta, CA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91214 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 →

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