Hazard Score
75 Catastrophes Recorded
Huntington-Park, California
26 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Watershed
Huntington Park, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces various natural disaster risks, including wildfires due to its relatively high vegetation and dry climate. The area's high temperatures, low humidity, and moderate precipitation levels make it susceptible to wildfires that can quickly spread and threaten populated areas. Additionally, the city's proximity to mountainous terrain increases the risk of flash floods during heavy rainfall events, as water can rapidly flow downhill and inundate low-lying areas.
The city also faces earthquake risks, being situated in Southern California near multiple fault lines, including the San Andreas Fault. The potential for seismic activity poses a significant threat to structures and infrastructure in Huntington Park, with the potential for widespread damage and disruption. Furthermore, the area's high population density exacerbates the risk of casualties and property damage in the event of a major earthquake.
Huntington Park's coastal location along the Pacific Ocean introduces the risk of tsunamis, although the likelihood of occurrence is relatively low. However, the city's proximity to major water bodies increases the potential for flooding during storm events. Overall, the combination of climate factors, geological features, and population density in Huntington Park underscores the importance of preparedness and mitigation efforts to reduce the impact of natural disasters on the community.
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
2
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
13
Hazard Shelters
2
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
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
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2023-07-14
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2023-07-05
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2023-06-27
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2023-06-25
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2023-06-09
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2023-06-02
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2023-05-26
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2022-12-25
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2022-12-25
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2022-11-19
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2022-09-21
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2022-09-17
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2022-08-22
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2022-06-25
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2022-06-02
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2022-05-15
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2022-04-13
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2021-09-26
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2021-08-13
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2021-07-15
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2021-07-06
Lac-197667
2021-06-28
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2021-06-08
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2021-06-05
Lac-160517
2021-05-27
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2021-05-08
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2021-05-07
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2021-04-17
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2021-03-01
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2021-03-01
Lac-060661
2021-02-23
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2021-02-21
Lac-049125
2021-02-12
Lac-002393
2021-01-03
Lac-382730
2020-12-18
Lac-376651
2020-12-13
Lac-364978
2020-12-03
Lac-342546
2020-11-12
Lac-321713
2020-10-24
Lac-320548
2020-10-23
Lac-319590
2020-10-22
Lac-275324
2020-09-12
Lac-269902
2020-09-07
Lac-219607
2020-07-25
Lac-204202
2020-07-11
Lac-196895
2020-07-05
Lac-196871
2020-07-05
Lac-190143
2020-06-29
Lac-190182
2020-06-29
Lac-178231
2020-06-18
Lac-119663
2020-04-21
Lac-255525
2019-08-22
Lac-222062
2019-07-24
Lac-200790
2019-07-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-12-05Lac-284660
2018-09-19
Lac-210842
2018-07-14
Lac-199050
2018-07-05
Lac-199060
2018-07-05
Lac-188224
2018-06-25
Lac-128521
2018-04-29
Lac-059220
2018-02-24
Lac-015982
2018-01-14
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-338377
2017-11-12
Lac-227960
2017-08-02
No Name
2017-04-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Torrential Rain
2010-01-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
2003-11-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10