Hazard Score
50 Catastrophes Recorded
Elizabeth-Lake, California
4 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Santa Clara Watershed
Elizabeth-Lake, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces relatively high climate risk due to its proximity to the Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion and the Santa Clara hydrologic unit. The area experiences moderate precipitation levels and high temperatures, leading to an increased risk of wildfires. Mountain peaks and dry conditions contribute to the heightened risk of fires spreading rapidly, as seen in past events like the 2007 Zaca Fire in nearby Santa Barbara County, which burned over 240,000 acres.
The region's geological features, including fault lines like the San Andreas Fault, pose a significant earthquake risk. Being in close proximity to fault lines increases the likelihood of seismic activity, as demonstrated by the 1994 Northridge earthquake that caused widespread damage in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, Elizabeth-Lake's location near water bodies like the Pacific Ocean adds a potential tsunami risk, although historical data shows a relatively low tsunami risk in this specific area.
Overall, Elizabeth-Lake faces a comprehensive natural disaster and climate risk profile, with factors like wildfires, earthquakes, and potential tsunamis contributing to the area's vulnerability. Understanding the specific climate factors, geological features, and historical events in the region is crucial for developing effective disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and resilience of the community.
HAZARDS
5
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
2
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
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
Johnson
2023-07-16
Ridge
2023-06-16
Liebre Rx
2023-05-28
Lac-398151
2022-11-22
Munz
2022-09-13
Munz
2022-09-13
Munz
2022-09-13
Rock
2022-08-16
Noblett
2022-06-14
Noblett
2022-06-14
Johnson
2022-05-22
Johnson
2022-05-22
Margalo
2022-02-03
Stump
2021-08-31
Quail
2021-08-23
Lancaster
2021-08-23
Lac-265047
2020-09-03
Johnson
2020-08-28
Johnson
2020-08-28
Lake
2020-08-12
Lake
2020-08-12
Lac-198443
2020-07-06
Elizabeth
2020-07-06
Points
2020-07-06
3 Points
2020-07-06
Sawmill Rx
2020-02-28
Hughes
2019-10-24
Bear Cg Rx
2019-03-18
Bear Camp Ground Rx Pile Burn
2019-03-16
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-12-05Lac-252720
2018-08-20
Hunter
2018-07-06
Hunter Ic
2018-07-06
Lac-166062
2018-06-04
Lake Hughes Rx
2018-06-01
Lac-037046
2018-02-03
Deer
2017-08-31
Lac-172919
2017-06-12
Lac-169670
2017-06-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Sawmill
2016-10-23
Johnson
2016-10-11
Ellstree
2016-01-04
Warm
2015-08-16
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-01Robinson
2014-11-28
Tractor
2014-05-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03