El Monte, CA (ZIP 91731) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 earthquakes, 16 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms.
The dominant hazard type for El Monte is earthquakes, with 54 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
El Monte has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
El Monte has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 1982.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91731 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (54 events), wildfires (16 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Monte, CA, with 54 events documented.
El Monte has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91731 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Mar 15, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →