Tarzana, CA (ZIP 91356) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 earthquakes, 50 wildfires, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
With 56 recorded incidents (52% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 Sep 19, 2017.
There have been 50 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 47% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (4%) 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.
Tarzana 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 Tarzana was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91356 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (56 events), wildfires (50 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tarzana, CA, with 56 events documented.
Tarzana 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 91356 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 $2.5M in property damage in the Tarzana, CA area (ZIP 91356). 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 →