Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Temple City, CA area (ZIP 91780). These include 54 earthquakes, 21 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms.
With 54 recorded incidents (68% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 24, 2020.
Temple City has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Temple City 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 91780 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (54 events), wildfires (21 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Temple City, CA, with 54 events documented.
Temple City 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 91780 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 →