Hazard Score
130 Catastrophes Recorded
Bassett, California
11 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
Bassett, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces significant natural disaster risks due to its geographical features. The area lies within the San Gabriel hydrologic unit, which is prone to flash floods and landslides, especially during periods of heavy precipitation. Additionally, Bassett is situated near the San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic plate boundary, increasing the likelihood of earthquakes. The region's proximity to mountain peaks like the San Gabriel Mountains also heightens the risk of wildfires during dry, hot weather conditions.
Climate factors in Bassett, including relatively low humidity and high temperatures, contribute to the area's susceptibility to droughts and wildfires. The city's location in Southern California, near the coast but not directly on it, exposes it to potential hazards from coastal storms and tsunamis. The Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal hydrologic accounting unit further emphasizes the need for preparedness against flooding and storm surges, as seen in past events like the 1938 Long Beach earthquake and subsequent tsunami that affected nearby coastal areas.
Overall, Bassett faces a very high risk of natural disasters, with a history of wildfires, earthquakes, and flash floods impacting the region. The high population density, combined with the area's vulnerability to various hazards, underscores the importance of comprehensive disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies. Additionally, the city's reliance on critical infrastructure and water bodies for agriculture and urban development further heightens the potential impact of future climate-related events.
HAZARDS
10
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
6
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Los Angeles, California faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards based on the hazard risk indexes provided. The risk value for the area is 5326192908.08, with a very high risk rating of 100.0. Specific hazards include wildfires, with an expected annual loss of 11649509.6818 and a relatively high risk rating of 97.6, as well as flooding, with a risk value of 4341457.4843 and a relatively moderate risk rating of 90.8.
The area is also prone to hailstorms, with a risk value of 99450.352508 and a relatively low risk rating of 48.1, as well as lightning strikes, with a risk value of 1104706.98685 and a relatively high risk rating of 95.0. The region's proximity to fault lines, mountain peaks, and water bodies further increases the risk of seismic activity, landslides, and tsunamis. The city's coastal location exposes it to the risk of hurricanes and storm surges, ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2021-05-11
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2021-05-10
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2021-04-27
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2020-12-26
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2020-12-18
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2020-12-05
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2020-11-18
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2020-11-07
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2020-11-01
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2020-10-24
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2020-10-12
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2020-10-10
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2020-10-08
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2020-10-06
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2020-09-17
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2020-09-06
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2020-09-06
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2020-09-05
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2020-08-16
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2020-08-10
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2020-08-02
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2020-08-02
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2020-08-02
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2020-07-19
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2020-07-07
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2020-07-04
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2020-06-24
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2020-05-06
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2020-04-29
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2020-04-23
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2019-12-29
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2019-11-10
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2019-09-07
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2019-08-25
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2019-08-15
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2019-07-05
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2019-06-27
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2019-06-19
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2019-04-22
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2019-04-21
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2019-01-02
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2018-11-14
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2018-10-28
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2018-10-18
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2018-08-23
Lac-242994
2018-08-11
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2018-08-07
River
2018-08-06
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2018-07-15
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2018-07-11
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2018-07-11
Lomitas
2018-07-05
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2018-07-02
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2018-06-24
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2018-06-19
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2018-06-11
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2018-06-10
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2018-05-25
Flooding
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2017-12-10
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2017-12-07
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2017-09-17
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2017-08-31
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2017-07-27
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2017-07-22
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2017-07-18
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2017-07-06
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-28
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2017-06-16
Lac-167626
2017-06-07
Lac-151066
2017-05-23
No Name
2017-05-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
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2003-02-12Flooding
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