Hazard Score
143 Catastrophes Recorded
Hacienda-Heights, California
17 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
Hacienda Heights, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards. The area experiences relatively high temperatures, with an average of 19.49 degrees Celsius, and moderate precipitation levels. The region's proximity to fault lines, such as the San Andreas Fault, increases the risk of earthquakes. The mountainous terrain and nearby San Gabriel River pose flood risks during heavy rainfall events.
Additionally, Hacienda Heights is situated in Southern California, known for its wildfire-prone landscapes. The dry climate and strong winds can quickly escalate fires, posing a significant threat to residents and properties. The area's location within the San Gabriel hydrologic unit also exposes it to potential water-related hazards, such as flash floods and mudslides, especially during the rainy season. These factors, combined with a high population density, further elevate the risk of natural disasters impacting the community.
Despite efforts to mitigate risks through emergency preparedness and land use planning, Hacienda Heights remains vulnerable to a range of natural disasters. Historical events, such as the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake and the 2009 Station Fire, serve as reminders of the area's susceptibility to various hazards. With the presence of multiple risk factors, including fault lines, wildfire-prone landscapes, and flood-prone areas, Hacienda Heights faces ongoing challenges in managing and reducing the impact of natural disasters on its residents and infrastructure.
HAZARDS
9
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
10
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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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Lac-234735
2023-07-15
Valley
2023-07-14
Lac-233470
2023-07-14
Lac-233282
2023-07-13
Lac-233301
2023-07-13
Tetley
2023-07-05
Lac-191379
2023-06-09
Lac-190571
2023-06-09
Lac-188250
2023-06-07
Lac-185977
2023-06-05
Lac-094308
2023-03-19
Lac-056473
2023-02-17
Lac-054936
2023-02-16
Lac-410958
2022-12-02
Land
2022-09-21
Lac-278427
2022-08-18
Lac-267708
2022-08-09
Lac-263227
2022-08-06
Lac-261725
2022-08-05
Lac-251594
2022-07-27
Heights
2022-07-21
Lac-232290
2022-07-12
Hacienda
2022-07-08
Lac-171618
2022-05-24
Lac-167207
2022-05-20
Lac-154706
2022-05-10
Skyline Ic
2022-04-13
Lac-096244
2022-03-21
Lac-084826
2022-03-11
Lac-055513
2022-02-14
Lac-052858
2022-02-11
Lac-050780
2022-02-10
Lac-363645
2021-11-13
Lac-322729
2021-10-10
Lac-290472
2021-09-13
Lac-270617
2021-08-27
Lac-249266
2021-08-10
Skyline
2021-08-09
Lac-239470
2021-08-02
Lac-231448
2021-07-26
Lac-209736
2021-07-08
Lac-205553
2021-07-05
Lac-181273
2021-06-15
Lac-142790
2021-05-11
Lac-131317
2021-05-01
Lac-131048
2021-04-30
Lac-078205
2021-03-12
Lac-025323
2021-01-21
Skyline
2021-01-20
Lac-013091
2021-01-11
Lac-007306
2021-01-07
Lac-000760
2021-01-01
Lac-395783
2020-12-27
Lac-364990
2020-12-03
Lac-359305
2020-11-28
Lac-358237
2020-11-27
Lac-352713
2020-11-22
Lac-327901
2020-10-30
Palm
2020-09-12
Lac-266156
2020-09-04
Grove
2020-08-14
Lac-239063
2020-08-11
Lac-230600
2020-08-04
Lac-204030
2020-07-11
Lac-202757
2020-07-10
Lac-196579
2020-07-05
Lac-197180
2020-07-05
Lac-197369
2020-07-05
Lac-175258
2020-06-15
Lac-173961
2020-06-14
Colima
2020-06-10
Hills
2020-06-04
Hills
2020-06-04
Lac-162217
2020-06-03
Lac-128409
2020-04-30
Lac-075937
2020-03-08
Lac-057092
2020-02-20
Lac-004502
2020-01-05
Lac-394616
2019-12-24
Lac-382296
2019-12-13
Del Este
2019-11-13
Lac-336466
2019-11-02
Lac-328000
2019-10-26
Lac-317908
2019-10-17
Lac-316630
2019-10-16
Este
2019-08-26
Lac-242287
2019-08-10
Skyline
2019-08-04
Casco
2019-08-04
Lac-226071
2019-07-27
Lac-217478
2019-07-19
Lac-201327
2019-07-05
Lac-189407
2019-06-24
Lac-189342
2019-06-24
Lac-184161
2019-06-19
Lac-168424
2019-06-06
Lac-166388
2019-06-04
Lac-159531
2019-05-28
Lac-140796
2019-05-11
Lac-052725
2019-02-18
Lac-342719
2018-11-11
Lac-337075
2018-11-06
Lac-326485
2018-10-27
Lac-321918
2018-10-23
Lac-316345
2018-10-18
Lac-315726
2018-10-18
La Monde
2018-09-09
Lac-265091
2018-09-01
Lac-258234
2018-08-25
Lac-230384
2018-07-31
Hacienda
2018-07-20
Kirk View Ic
2018-07-10
Lac-201043
2018-07-06
Lac-198958
2018-07-04
Dolonita
2018-06-30
Lac-192782
2018-06-29
7th
2018-06-29
Lac-178928
2018-06-16
Lac-165119
2018-06-03
View
2018-05-27
Lac-110517
2018-04-12
Lac-044718
2018-02-10
Lac-043167
2018-02-08
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-001689
2018-01-02
Lac-351389
2017-11-24
Hacienda
2017-11-12
Teton
2017-09-28
Lac-262285
2017-09-02
Lac-262292
2017-09-02
Lac-231666
2017-08-05
Palm
2017-08-01
Heights
2017-07-09
Lac-197665
2017-07-05
Lac-184921
2017-06-23
Turnbull
2017-05-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10Earthquake
1961-04-04