Hazard Score
56 Catastrophes Recorded
Harbor-City, California
12 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Santa Monica Bay Watershed
Harbor-City, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces a very high natural disaster and climate risk due to its proximity to various hazard-prone areas. The city is situated along the Southern California coastline, making it susceptible to coastal hazards such as storm surges, coastal erosion, and tsunamis. Additionally, Harbor-City is located near the Santa Monica Bay, which further increases the risk of flooding and other water-related disasters.
The region is also prone to seismic activity as it lies near fault lines such as the San Andreas Fault. Earthquakes pose a significant threat to Harbor-City, with the potential for widespread damage to infrastructure and loss of life. Furthermore, the area is surrounded by mountain peaks, which can exacerbate the impact of landslides and mudslides during heavy rainfall events.
Overall, Harbor-City's natural disaster and climate risk is heightened by a combination of factors, including its coastal location, proximity to fault lines, and geological features. It is essential for residents and authorities to be prepared for potential disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides, by implementing mitigation measures and emergency response plans to minimize the impact on the community.
HAZARDS
1
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
1
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
3
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
1
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-225607
2023-07-07
Lac-168751
2023-05-21
Lac-116241
2023-04-07
Lac-101823
2023-03-26
Lac-055991
2023-02-16
Lac-050819
2023-02-12
Lac-031452
2023-01-27
Lac-423037
2022-12-12
Lac-279263
2022-08-19
Lac-254297
2022-07-30
Lac-217995
2022-07-01
Lac-202698
2022-06-19
Lac-172608
2022-05-25
Lac-155493
2022-05-10
Lac-143313
2022-04-30
Lac-060749
2022-02-18
Lac-366117
2021-11-15
Lac-327908
2021-10-14
Lac-306382
2021-09-26
Lac-270310
2021-08-27
Lac-270036
2021-08-27
Lac-262843
2021-08-21
Lac-226595
2021-07-22
Lac-179654
2021-06-13
Lac-159263
2021-05-26
Lac-041537
2021-02-05
Lac-361488
2020-11-30
Lac-262078
2020-08-31
Lac-249660
2020-08-20
Lac-226537
2020-07-31
Lac-169143
2020-06-09
Lac-116039
2020-04-17
Lac-115295
2020-04-16
Lac-114927
2020-04-16
Lac-113084
2020-04-14
Lac-065750
2020-02-28
Lac-047022
2020-02-12
Lac-356223
2019-11-20
Lac-332151
2019-10-29
Lac-312665
2019-10-12
Lac-290509
2019-09-22
Lac-035943
2018-02-02
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-005890
2018-01-06
Lac-391208
2017-12-30
Lac-380373
2017-12-21
Lac-376008
2017-12-17
Lac-319781
2017-10-25
Lac-306969
2017-10-14
Fig
2017-10-10
Lac-180026
2017-06-19
Lac-162375
2017-06-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10