Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the El Monte, CA area (ZIP 91732). These include 55 earthquakes, 29 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (55 total). 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 29 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% 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 91732 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (55 events), wildfires (29 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Monte, CA, with 55 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 91732 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 →