ZIP code 91403, covering Sherman Oaks, CA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 wildfires, 21 earthquakes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Sherman Oaks is wildfires, with 28 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 5, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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.
Sherman Oaks has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 27, 2006.
Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks 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 91403 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), earthquakes (21 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherman Oaks, CA, with 28 events documented.
Sherman Oaks 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 91403 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 Sherman Oaks, CA area (ZIP 91403). 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 →