Hazard Score
74 Catastrophes Recorded
La-Habra-Heights, California
27 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
La Habra Heights, California, located in Orange County, faces a very high risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires. The region sits near the San Andreas Fault and experiences frequent seismic activity. The rugged terrain and densely populated areas increase the potential for damage and casualties in the event of a major earthquake. Additionally, the dry climate and high temperatures contribute to the prevalence of wildfires, which can quickly spread due to the abundance of dry vegetation.
The proximity of La Habra Heights to the coast also poses a risk of flooding and storm surges, especially during severe weather events such as El Niño. The area is part of the Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion, which includes water bodies like the San Gabriel River. These factors, combined with the city's elevation and mountainous terrain, create a complex risk profile for natural disasters. The community must be prepared for a range of hazards and have evacuation plans in place to mitigate potential losses.
Despite the relatively low risk of tsunamis and hurricanes in La Habra Heights, the combination of geological features, climate factors, and historical events underscores the importance of disaster preparedness. The region's vulnerability to earthquakes, wildfires, and flooding necessitates ongoing risk assessment and planning to ensure the safety of residents and infrastructure. By understanding the unique hazards facing the area and taking proactive measures to address them, La Habra Heights can better withstand and recover from natural disasters.
HAZARDS
14
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
3
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
7
Hazard Shelters
6
Fire Stations
0
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
Lac-217483
2023-07-01
Lac-195214
2023-06-13
Lac-186914
2023-06-06
Lac-074562
2023-03-03
Lac-053555
2023-02-14
Lac-226327
2022-07-07
Lac-222706
2022-07-05
Lac-223741
2022-07-05
Lac-064524
2022-02-21
Lac-321112
2021-10-08
Lac-321114
2021-10-08
Lac-224247
2021-07-20
Lac-173192
2021-06-08
Lac-095872
2021-03-29
Lac-094093
2021-03-28
Lac-085694
2021-03-20
Lac-061187
2021-02-24
Lac-329483
2020-10-31
Lac-320554
2020-10-23
Lac-295800
2020-09-30
Hacienda
2020-07-28
Lac-217783
2020-07-23
Lac-192353
2020-07-01
Lac-182428
2020-06-22
Lac-181846
2020-06-21
Vista
2020-06-15
Lac-000030
2020-01-01
Lac-359774
2019-11-23
Lac-254653
2019-08-22
Lac-210476
2019-07-13
Lac-201312
2019-07-05
Lac-191629
2019-06-27
Lac-166134
2019-06-04
Lac-097250
2019-03-31
Lac-042886
2019-02-09
Lac-028338
2019-01-27
Lac-024613
2019-01-23
Lac-340925
2018-11-10
Lac-199679
2018-07-05
Lac-199017
2018-07-04
Lac-163056
2018-06-01
Lac-163071
2018-06-01
Lac-133272
2018-05-04
Lac-103404
2018-04-06
Lac-053685
2018-02-18
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-003160
2018-01-03
Lac-385100
2017-12-25
Skyline
2017-12-12
Lac-363663
2017-12-06
Lac-346468
2017-11-20
Lac-339435
2017-11-13
Lac-326918
2017-11-01
Lac-320814
2017-10-26
Creek
2017-10-26
Lac-310915
2017-10-17
Lac-297295
2017-10-05
Lac-291630
2017-09-29
Lac-210750
2017-07-16
Lac-209289
2017-07-15
Lac-180297
2017-06-19
Hacienda
2017-06-02
Lac-161378
2017-06-02
Lac-148536
2017-05-20
Lac-141812
2017-05-14
Lac-140994
2017-05-13
Skyline
2017-05-06
No Name
2017-04-26
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
1992-02-10