Government records show 362 natural disaster events affecting the Arleta, CA area (ZIP 91331) — a notably active disaster history. These include 294 earthquakes, 66 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
With 294 recorded incidents (81% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 Jul 30, 2020.
Wildfires account for 18% of the disaster record here, with 66 events documented. 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 9, 2025.
Arleta has experienced 1 flood 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
Arleta has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 9, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arleta was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 20, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91331 has experienced 362 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (294 events), wildfires (66 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arleta, CA, with 294 events documented.
Yes, Arleta (ZIP 91331) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
Arleta has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 9, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91331 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Arleta, CA area (ZIP 91331). 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 →