With 391 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 93550 in Lake Los Angeles, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 298 wildfires, 82 earthquakes, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Los Angeles is wildfires, with 298 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 39 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 21% of the disaster record here, with 82 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
Lake Los Angeles has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2017.
Lake Los Angeles has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
Lake Los Angeles has experienced 1 flood 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Los Angeles was Flash Flood on Feb 20, 2005, which caused $8M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93550 has experienced 391 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (298 events), earthquakes (82 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Los Angeles, CA, with 298 events documented.
Yes, Lake Los Angeles (ZIP 93550) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93550 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2005. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Lake Los Angeles, CA area (ZIP 93550). 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 →