Hazard Score
54 Catastrophes Recorded
La-Verne, California
17 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
La-Verne, California is located in Los Angeles County and faces various natural disaster risks. The region is prone to wildfires due to its relatively high climate hardiness and low precipitation levels. The combination of dry conditions and high temperatures increases the likelihood of wildfire occurrences, endangering both property and lives in the area. Additionally, La-Verne is at risk of flash floods, as its proximity to mountain peaks and water bodies can lead to sudden and intense flooding during heavy rainfall events.
The geological features in the region, such as fault lines and coastlines, also contribute to the hazard risk in La-Verne. The city lies near the San Gabriel Fault and the Southern California coastline, increasing the potential for seismic activity and tsunamis. The presence of these geological features heightens the risk of earthquakes and coastal hazards in the area. Historical events, such as the 1994 Northridge earthquake and the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, serve as reminders of the seismic threat that La-Verne faces.
The population density of over 10 million people in the vicinity amplifies the vulnerability to natural disasters in La-Verne. With a very high risk rating and a history of significant earthquakes and wildfires, the city faces substantial challenges in mitigating and responding to these hazards. As a result, it is crucial for residents and authorities to be prepared and proactive in implementing measures to reduce the impact of potential disasters in the region.
HAZARDS
6
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
5
Water Bodies
1
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
15
Hazard Shelters
2
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
Alex
2023-07-04
Fork
2023-06-18
Lac-041871
2023-02-05
San Dimas Rx
2023-01-31
Wheeler
2022-07-21
Danielle
2022-07-18
Lac-135539
2022-04-24
Lac-126463
2022-04-16
Lac-054717
2022-02-13
Lac-273138
2021-08-29
Lac-236430
2021-07-30
Lac-211714
2021-07-09
Lac-207952
2021-07-06
Lac-195423
2021-06-26
Dimas
2021-05-23
Lac-155774
2021-05-23
Lac-095909
2021-03-29
Lac-385520
2020-12-20
Lac-348024
2020-11-18
Lac-339399
2020-11-10
Lac-267953
2020-09-05
Lac-260901
2020-08-30
Lac-225132
2020-07-30
San Dimas Ic
2020-07-29
Lac-216026
2020-07-21
Lac-196684
2020-07-05
Lac-196777
2020-07-05
Lac-196967
2020-07-05
Lac-145217
2020-05-17
Lac-120028
2020-04-21
Lac-071128
2020-03-04
San Dimas Rx 1/24
2020-01-24
Canyon
2019-10-08
Lac-260170
2019-08-26
Tanbark Rx
2019-06-26
Lac-176443
2019-06-12
Lac-174649
2019-06-11
Lac-300001
2018-10-03
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Experimental
2017-10-04
Experimental
2017-10-04
Lac-147987
2017-05-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Dimas
2015-03-26
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-01San
2014-07-11
Golden
2014-06-30
Golden
2014-06-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10Tornado
1965-11-25