Hazard Score
79 Catastrophes Recorded
Chatsworth, California
22 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Los Angeles Watershed
Chatsworth, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces various natural disaster risks due to its geographical features. The region is prone to wildfires due to its dry climate, high temperatures, and low humidity levels. The Santa Susana Mountains to the west and the Los Angeles River to the east are potential fire hazards, as seen in past events like the 1970 Stoney Point Fire. Additionally, the area is at risk of landslides and flash floods during heavy rainfall, given its proximity to the Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal hydrologic unit.
Moreover, Chatsworth is situated near the San Andreas Fault, increasing the likelihood of earthquakes. The fault line poses a significant seismic hazard, with the potential for destructive earthquakes like the 1994 Northridge earthquake that caused widespread damage in the region. The hilly terrain of Chatsworth also makes it susceptible to mudslides and rockfalls during seismic activity. The nearby Chatsworth Reservoir and Santa Susana Field Laboratory add to the environmental risks, as they can contribute to water contamination and hazardous material spills in the event of a disaster.
In terms of climate, Chatsworth experiences relatively moderate wind and lightning risks, but the combination of high temperatures and low precipitation levels heightens the danger of droughts and heatwaves. The area's vulnerability to climate change impacts, such as increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, further compounds the risk profile for Chatsworth. With a large population and limited evacuation routes, emergency preparedness and mitigation efforts are crucial to reducing the potential impact of natural disasters on the community.
HAZARDS
1
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
1
Water Bodies
3
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
9
Hazard Shelters
3
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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NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2023-07-11
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2023-07-05
Iverson
2022-11-27
Studio
2022-11-18
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Andora
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Bonnie
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Gastone
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Bonnie
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Germain
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Quilla
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Canyon
2022-04-06
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2022-01-23
Jeffry
2021-09-22
Peak
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Rocky
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2021-07-20
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2021-07-06
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2021-07-05
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2021-04-14
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2021-01-29
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2021-01-20
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2020-12-17
Ybarra
2020-11-26
Lac-318845
2020-10-21
Lac-312766
2020-10-15
Topanga
2020-10-14
Topanga
2020-09-29
Lac-290749
2020-09-26
Lac-240613
2020-08-13
Peak
2020-08-11
Rocky
2020-07-30
Brown
2020-07-04
Lac-193170
2020-07-02
Lac-176036
2020-06-16
Lac-145046
2020-05-17
Lac-133954
2020-05-05
Lac-332906
2019-10-30
Browns
2019-07-02
Browns
2019-05-28
Lac-107106
2019-04-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-12-05Lac-344245
2018-11-13
Lac-332137
2018-11-02
Rocky
2018-08-07
Lac-205619
2018-07-09
Browns
2018-07-08
Lac-200186
2018-07-05
Chatsworth
2018-06-12
Lac-159157
2018-05-28
Browns
2018-04-23
Lac-029691
2018-01-27
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-363838
2017-12-06
Browns
2017-12-04
Ybarra Ic
2017-11-28
Lac-339987
2017-11-14
Lac-271071
2017-09-09
Lac-199529
2017-07-06
Lac-197604
2017-07-05
Brown
2017-07-05
Lac-150406
2017-05-22
Lac-148951
2017-05-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-01Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Torrential Rain
2010-01-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Tornado
1999-04-01
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03