Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Van Nuys, CA area (ZIP 91411). These include 37 earthquakes, 15 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Van Nuys is earthquakes, with 37 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 Jun 2, 2014.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Van Nuys has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 27, 2006.
Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 91411 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (37 events), wildfires (15 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Nuys, CA, with 37 events documented.
Van Nuys 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 91411 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 Van Nuys, CA area (ZIP 91411). 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 →