Hazard Score
65 Catastrophes Recorded
Montebello, California
23 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Los Angeles Watershed
Montebello, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards. The area experiences relatively high temperatures and precipitation levels, contributing to the risk of wildfires and floods. Additionally, Montebello is situated near the Southern California coastline, increasing the vulnerability to storm surges and tsunamis. The presence of fault lines, such as the nearby San Andreas Fault, further heightens the risk of earthquakes in the region.
The geological features in the area, including mountain peaks like those in the San Gabriel Mountains, can exacerbate hazard risks. These mountains can lead to localized weather patterns and increase the potential for flash floods and mudslides during heavy rainfall. Montebello also has proximity to water bodies like the Pacific Ocean, which can be a source of hurricanes and coastal flooding. Historical events, such as the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake which caused significant damage in the region, serve as reminders of the potential risks faced by Montebello.
Considering the combination of climate factors, geological features, and past events, Montebello, California, is at a heightened risk of natural disasters. It is crucial for residents and local authorities to have robust disaster preparedness and mitigation plans in place to minimize the impact of these hazards. Collaborating with neighboring communities and leveraging resources from the state and federal levels can help strengthen resilience efforts in the face of future disasters.
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
6
Hazard Shelters
3
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
2
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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2021-02-03
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2021-01-11
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2020-11-27
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2020-09-08
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2020-08-30
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2020-08-02
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2020-07-12
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2020-06-21
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2020-06-09
Bluff
2019-09-29
Lac-270820
2019-09-05
Lac-266961
2019-09-01
Lac-204235
2019-07-08
Lac-203417
2019-07-07
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2019-06-30
Lac-192432
2019-06-27
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2019-05-21
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2019-04-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-12-05Lac-247979
2018-08-16
Lac-171102
2018-06-09
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-231588
2017-08-05
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
1992-02-10Hurricane Norman
1978-09-07