Federal records document 156 natural disaster events in the Pomona, CA area (ZIP 91768). These include 88 wildfires, 61 earthquakes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $56K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (88 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 6, 2020.
Earthquakes account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 2018.
Pomona has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Pomona 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2019.
Pomona has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 1, 2014.
Pomona has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 25, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pomona was Flood on Sep 15, 2015, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91768 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (88 events), earthquakes (61 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pomona, CA, with 88 events documented.
Yes, Pomona (ZIP 91768) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2019.
Pomona has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 25, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91768 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 2015. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56K in property damage in the Pomona, CA area (ZIP 91768). 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 →