Hazard Score
138 Catastrophes Recorded
Los-Nietos, California
15 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
Los-Nietos, California, faces relatively high climate risks due to its proximity to the coast, which can lead to increased precipitation levels and humidity. The area is also prone to wildfires due to its dry and hot climate, with temperatures averaging around 19.4 degrees Celsius. In addition, the region is located near fault lines, such as the San Andreas Fault, increasing the likelihood of earthquakes.
The San Gabriel Mountains in the area can contribute to flash flooding during heavy rainfall events, posing a significant risk to the community. The Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal hydrologic unit further exacerbates the potential for flooding in the region. Furthermore, the Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion exposes Los-Nietos to coastal hazards, including storm surges and tsunamis. These geological features, combined with the city's large population of over 100,000 residents, highlight the vulnerability of the area to natural disasters.
While Los-Nietos may not have a history of major natural disasters, nearby regions like Los Angeles County have experienced significant events such as wildfires, earthquakes, and mudslides. The combination of climate factors, geological features, and the city's population density increases the overall hazard risk for the area. It is essential for residents and authorities to be prepared and have emergency plans in place to mitigate the potential impacts of future disasters.
HAZARDS
4
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
0
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
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2023-01-13
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2021-12-21
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2021-04-19
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2021-04-03
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2021-03-27
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2021-03-01
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2021-02-26
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2021-02-20
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2021-02-03
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2021-01-16
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2020-12-18
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2020-12-16
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2020-11-26
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2020-11-26
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2020-11-23
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2020-11-13
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2020-10-27
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2020-10-04
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2020-10-02
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2020-09-17
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2020-09-12
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2020-09-12
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2020-09-06
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2020-08-24
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2020-08-23
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2020-08-12
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2020-08-09
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2020-08-08
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2020-07-21
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2020-07-13
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2020-07-07
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2020-07-05
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2020-07-05
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2020-07-05
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2020-07-05
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2020-07-04
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2020-07-04
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2020-06-15
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2020-06-10
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2020-06-05
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2020-06-02
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2020-05-15
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2020-03-02
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2020-02-06
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2020-01-24
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2020-01-01
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2019-12-16
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2019-11-30
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2019-11-17
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2019-10-24
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2019-10-22
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2019-10-20
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2019-10-14
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2019-09-12
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2019-09-10
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2019-09-04
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2019-08-13
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2019-08-10
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2019-07-27
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2019-07-16
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2019-07-01
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2019-06-10
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2019-06-08
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2019-05-19
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2019-05-06
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2019-04-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain
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2018-11-24
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2018-10-27
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2018-10-21
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2018-10-03
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2018-06-30
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2018-06-16
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2018-04-10
Flooding
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2017-12-08
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2017-10-22
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2017-10-16
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2017-09-19
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2017-08-16
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2017-08-08
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2017-07-30
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2017-07-16
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2017-07-10
Lac-178667
2017-06-18
Lac-162795
2017-06-03
Lac-159660
2017-05-31
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
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Heavy Rain
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