ZIP code 91505, covering Burbank, CA, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 wildfires, 19 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Burbank is wildfires, with 56 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 3, 2025.
Burbank has experienced 2 floods 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 26, 2008.
Burbank has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 27, 2006.
Burbank 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 Burbank was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 22, 2007), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91505 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (56 events), earthquakes (19 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burbank, CA, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Burbank (ZIP 91505) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 26, 2008.
Burbank 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 91505 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Burbank, CA area (ZIP 91505). 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 →