With 278 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 91324 in Northridge, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 217 earthquakes, 60 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (217 total). Of these, 4 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 3, 2020.
Wildfires account for 22% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. Of these, 3 (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 Oct 31, 2019.
Northridge has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 7, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91324 has experienced 278 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (217 events), wildfires (60 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northridge, CA, with 217 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91324 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Mar 7, 2024. 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 →