Hazard Score
49 Catastrophes Recorded
Brea, California
15 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
Brea, California, located in Orange County, faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards. The area is prone to wildfires due to its dry climate, high temperatures, and low humidity levels. The Santa Ana Winds exacerbate fire risks in the region, with historical events such as the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire impacting the area. Additionally, Brea is located near fault lines, including the San Andreas Fault and the Puente Hills Fault, increasing the risk of earthquakes.
The city's proximity to coastlines and water bodies like the Pacific Ocean also poses a risk of tsunamis and flooding. The region's mountain peaks, including the San Gabriel Mountains, can lead to flash floods and mudslides during heavy precipitation events. Brea's location within the Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion further heightens the risk of flooding. Overall, the combination of geological features, climate conditions, and historical events contributes to the very high hazard risk in Brea.
While the area's hazard risk score may not provide a complete picture, the specific climate factors, geological features, and historical events in Brea underscore the significant threat of natural disasters. Understanding the intersection of these factors is crucial for disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in the region. Collaborating with local authorities and leveraging community resources can help improve resilience to the diverse range of hazards Brea faces.
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
2
Water Bodies
3
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
3
Hazard Shelters
3
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
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
Lac-199763
2023-06-17
Lac-110449
2023-04-02
Lac-109448
2023-04-01
Lac-054777
2023-02-15
Lac-404380
2022-11-27
Ridge
2022-11-09
Trucking
2022-07-11
Lac-186859
2022-06-06
Lambert
2022-06-05
Lambert
2022-06-05
Lac-095453
2022-03-20
Lac-037065
2022-01-29
Valencia
2021-11-24
Lac-348078
2021-10-31
Green Island
2021-10-19
Lac-326930
2021-10-13
Tonner
2021-10-13
Valencia
2021-10-06
Niguel
2021-10-03
Lac-205066
2021-07-04
Truck
2021-06-08
Lambert Ic
2021-06-05
Lambert
2021-06-04
Firestone Ic
2020-12-15
Lac-376029
2020-12-12
Brea
2020-11-13
Lambert
2020-09-02
Lambert Ic
2020-09-02
Lac-240302
2020-08-13
Lambert
2020-07-26
Lac-196260
2020-07-05
Lac-181135
2020-06-21
Tonner Fire
2020-06-04
Lac-163359
2020-06-04
Lac-338138
2019-11-04
Lac-321684
2019-10-20
Lac-196914
2019-07-01
Lac-099376
2019-04-02
Lac-200637
2018-07-06
Freeway
2018-05-18
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Earthquake
2014-03-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Tornado
1993-02-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10