Hazard Score
96 Catastrophes Recorded
Canyon-Country, California
15 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Santa Clara Watershed
Canyon Country, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards. The area is prone to wildfires due to its dry and hot climate, with low precipitation levels and relatively high temperatures. The risk of flash floods is also present, especially in areas near the Santa Clara River, which can lead to significant property damage and endanger lives.
Furthermore, Canyon Country is situated near the San Andreas Fault, increasing the risk of earthquakes. The region is part of the Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion, which includes the Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal hydrologic accounting unit. This proximity to fault lines and water bodies like the Santa Clara River heightens the potential for seismic activity and flooding disasters. Additionally, the community's location in a mountainous terrain increases the risk of landslides during heavy rainfall, further exacerbating the area's vulnerability to natural disasters.
Despite its beautiful surroundings and access to recreational opportunities, Canyon Country faces significant climate and geological risks. With a history of wildfires, earthquakes, and flash floods in the region, residents and local authorities must be prepared for potential disasters. The need for proactive measures, such as emergency preparedness plans and infrastructure improvements, is crucial to mitigate the impact of natural hazards on the community and ensure the safety of its residents.
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
8
Hazard Shelters
0
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
Ian
2023-07-05
Lac-222466
2023-07-05
Whites
2023-06-18
Poppy
2023-05-29
Princessa
2023-04-30
Lac-143416
2023-04-30
Ana
2023-04-12
Lac-100821
2023-03-25
Lac-095536
2023-03-21
Lac-046082
2023-02-08
Karl
2023-01-27
Golden
2022-10-21
Lac-342221
2022-10-08
Walter
2022-09-26
Lac-321399
2022-09-20
Alex
2022-09-20
Lac-271838
2022-08-13
Lac-250862
2022-07-27
Davenport
2022-07-27
Fiona
2022-07-22
Lac-243346
2022-07-21
Golden
2022-07-09
Railroad
2022-07-08
Lac-178982
2022-05-30
Lac-129738
2022-04-19
Lac-078502
2022-03-06
Golden
2022-02-25
Golden
2022-02-03
Lac-354019
2021-11-05
Lac-329596
2021-10-15
Mulch
2021-10-11
Lac-311792
2021-10-01
Lac-281328
2021-09-05
Lac-275671
2021-09-01
Lac-275596
2021-09-01
Lac-268218
2021-08-25
Lac-256621
2021-08-16
Vasquez Ic
2021-08-06
Lac-237848
2021-07-31
Lac-221389
2021-07-18
Lac-219001
2021-07-16
Lac-218782
2021-07-15
Lac-217490
2021-07-14
Lac-196725
2021-06-27
Lac-128580
2021-04-28
Lac-042373
2021-02-06
Whites
2021-01-19
Lac-395164
2020-12-27
Centre Pointe
2020-12-09
Lang
2020-11-30
Lac-343847
2020-11-14
Lac-197364
2020-07-05
Lac-170869
2020-06-11
Lac-127421
2020-04-29
Lac-076860
2020-03-09
Sierra
2020-02-25
Lac-361216
2019-11-24
Lac-342634
2019-11-08
Lac-326297
2019-10-24
Brush
2019-08-17
Lac-209619
2019-07-12
Lac-206523
2019-07-10
Lac-200750
2019-07-05
Lac-194832
2019-06-29
Lac-158056
2019-05-27
Lac-156395
2019-05-25
Lac-135248
2019-05-05
Lac-110660
2019-04-12
Lac-079306
2019-03-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-12-05Lac-364153
2018-12-01
Lac-318128
2018-10-20
Lac-275639
2018-09-11
Lac-119946
2018-04-21
Lac-113815
2018-04-15
Lac-061543
2018-02-26
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-377309
2017-12-18
Lac-374473
2017-12-16
Lac-364244
2017-12-07
Lac-310281
2017-10-17
Creekside Ic
2017-10-15
Lac-286651
2017-09-24
Lac-226615
2017-07-31
Lac-220438
2017-07-25
Lac-197751
2017-07-05
Lac-196388
2017-07-04
Lac-180776
2017-06-19
Lac-150740
2017-05-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-01Concrete
2014-08-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03