Hazard Score
68 Catastrophes Recorded
La-Mirada, California
22 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
La-Mirada, California faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards due to its location in Los Angeles County, which is prone to wildfires, earthquakes, and flash floods. The area's proximity to fault lines, such as the San Andreas Fault, increases the likelihood of seismic activity. Additionally, La-Mirada is situated in a region with relatively high trend risks, indicating a potential for long-term climate-related challenges like droughts and heatwaves.
The climate in La-Mirada is characterized by relatively high temperatures and moderate precipitation levels, which can contribute to the risk of wildfires during dry periods. The city's location near the Southern California coastline also exposes it to potential storm surges and flooding events, especially during the rainy season. Furthermore, the presence of nearby water bodies like the Pacific Ocean and the San Gabriel River increases the risk of flooding in the area.
The geological features of the region, including mountain peaks in the surrounding areas and the Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal hydrologic unit, also play a role in shaping La-Mirada's hazard risk profile. These factors, coupled with the high population density in Los Angeles County, highlight the importance of comprehensive disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts to minimize the impact of natural disasters on the community.
HAZARDS
7
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
2
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
5
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-239292
2023-07-18
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2023-07-12
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2023-07-04
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2023-07-04
Lac-202417
2023-06-19
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2023-05-21
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2023-04-26
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2023-01-27
Lac-444919
2022-12-30
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2022-12-24
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2022-09-30
Lac-243748
2022-07-21
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2022-07-20
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2022-07-04
Lac-215010
2022-06-28
Lac-194479
2022-06-12
Lac-122829
2022-04-12
Lac-122857
2022-04-12
Lac-107834
2022-03-31
Lac-048901
2022-02-08
Lac-028823
2022-01-22
Lac-018383
2022-01-15
Lac-360760
2021-11-11
Lac-328143
2021-10-14
Lac-311688
2021-10-01
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2021-08-15
Lac-244644
2021-08-06
Lac-242043
2021-08-04
Lac-200545
2021-06-30
Lac-178581
2021-06-12
Lac-112753
2021-04-14
Lac-066022
2021-02-28
Lac-053984
2021-02-17
Lac-042178
2021-02-05
Lac-024455
2021-01-20
Lac-351399
2020-11-21
Lac-290308
2020-09-25
Lac-256848
2020-08-26
Lac-200991
2020-07-08
Lac-196817
2020-07-05
Lac-180322
2020-06-20
Lac-158215
2020-05-30
Lac-156434
2020-05-28
Lac-309580
2019-10-09
Lac-260450
2019-08-27
Lac-231207
2019-07-31
Lac-155716
2019-05-25
Lac-114151
2019-04-16
Lac-007690
2019-01-08
Lac-356295
2018-11-24
Lac-229659
2018-07-30
Lac-198612
2018-07-04
Lac-159925
2018-05-29
Lac-134006
2018-05-04
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-356726
2017-11-30
Lac-225050
2017-07-30
Lac-200243
2017-07-07
Lac-177095
2017-06-16
Lac-169260
2017-06-09
Lac-132154
2017-05-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Torrential Rain
2010-01-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10