Hazard Score
131 Catastrophes Recorded
San-Dimas, California
18 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , San Gabriel Watershed
San Dimas, California, faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards due to its location in a region prone to wildfires, droughts, and occasional flooding. The city's proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains increases the risk of mudslides and debris flows during heavy rainfall events, which have historically caused damage to properties and infrastructure in the area. Additionally, the city is located in a seismically active region near multiple fault lines, increasing the risk of earthquakes that could potentially cause widespread destruction.
The coastal proximity of San Dimas to the Pacific Ocean also poses a risk of storm surges and tsunamis, although the risk level is relatively moderate. The presence of water bodies such as the San Gabriel River further heightens the risk of flooding during periods of intense precipitation. The city's large population and urban development increase the vulnerability to these hazards, highlighting the importance of preparedness and mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts and ensure the safety of residents.
Overall, San Dimas faces a complex and elevated risk profile due to its geological features, climate factors, and historical events. By considering the specific ratios and percentages of hazard risks, along with the city's susceptibility to multiple natural disasters, it is crucial for local authorities and residents to have robust emergency response plans in place and to invest in resilient infrastructure to mitigate the potential impact of future disasters.
HAZARDS
8
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
1
Water Bodies
2
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
14
Hazard Shelters
2
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-232838
2023-07-13
Lac-219128
2023-07-02
Lac-205772
2023-06-22
Lac-205880
2023-06-22
Lac-193819
2023-06-12
Lac-108047
2023-03-31
Lac-024812
2023-01-21
Lac-381399
2022-11-09
Lac-301699
2022-09-05
Lac-271826
2022-08-13
Lac-265913
2022-08-08
Arrow
2022-08-03
Lac-248864
2022-07-25
Lac-249016
2022-07-25
Lac-238458
2022-07-17
Lac-231610
2022-07-11
Arrow
2022-07-04
Lac-219233
2022-07-02
Lac-202411
2022-06-18
Lac-201909
2022-06-18
Lac-195276
2022-06-12
Lac-186604
2022-06-05
Lac-184131
2022-06-03
Lac-164774
2022-05-18
Lac-164759
2022-05-18
Lac-162443
2022-05-16
Lac-161005
2022-05-15
Lac-141464
2022-04-29
Lac-136899
2022-04-25
Lac-124127
2022-04-13
Lac-368166
2021-11-17
Lac-337060
2021-10-22
Lac-317080
2021-10-05
Lac-315620
2021-10-04
Lac-308802
2021-09-28
Lac-297123
2021-09-18
Lac-293723
2021-09-16
Region 1 September Support 2021
2021-09-01
Lac-276432
2021-09-01
Lac-268286
2021-08-26
Lac-237820
2021-07-31
Lac-235398
2021-07-29
Lac-175437
2021-06-10
Lac-158468
2021-05-25
Sycamore
2021-05-25
Lac-154127
2021-05-21
Lac-136383
2021-05-05
Dimas
2021-05-04
Lac-120313
2021-04-20
Lac-091512
2021-03-25
Lac-053265
2021-02-16
Kellogg
2021-01-19
Lac-010112
2021-01-09
Lac-009573
2021-01-08
Bonita
2020-12-23
Lac-390090
2020-12-23
Lac-383313
2020-12-18
Lac-370107
2020-12-07
Lac-367387
2020-12-05
Sandimas
2020-11-06
Lac-274919
2020-09-11
Lac-232700
2020-08-06
Lac-229550
2020-08-03
Lac-223869
2020-07-29
Lac-190903
2020-06-30
Lac-174818
2020-06-14
Lac-169283
2020-06-09
Lac-137262
2020-05-08
Lac-069555
2020-03-02
Lac-031860
2020-01-29
Lac-344440
2019-11-09
Via Verde
2019-10-16
Lac-240818
2019-08-09
Lac-232489
2019-08-02
Creek
2019-06-28
Lac-102179
2019-04-05
Lac-066151
2019-03-03
Lac-001934
2019-01-02
Lac-379329
2018-12-15
Valley
2018-10-11
Lac-305029
2018-10-08
Motorhome
2018-09-19
Lac-244686
2018-08-13
Lac-216526
2018-07-19
Lac-206607
2018-07-10
Trail
2018-06-21
Lac-184377
2018-06-21
Lac-173760
2018-06-11
Lac-038822
2018-02-05
Lac-030769
2018-01-28
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-376717
2017-12-18
Lac-372736
2017-12-14
Lac-363775
2017-12-06
Lac-345030
2017-11-18
Lac-340314
2017-11-14
Lac-338850
2017-11-12
Lac-323368
2017-10-28
Lac-318586
2017-10-24
Hill
2017-09-26
Lac-286393
2017-09-24
Eastside
2017-07-29
Eastside
2017-07-29
Lac-223479
2017-07-28
Waters Ic
2017-07-26
Arrow
2017-07-11
Lac-198341
2017-07-05
Heights
2017-07-05
Dimas
2017-06-29
Ladera
2017-06-27
Cliff Ic
2017-06-26
San Dimas
2017-06-25
Lac-186254
2017-06-24
Dimas Ic
2017-06-09
Bonelli
2017-06-05
No Name
2017-04-26
No Name
2017-04-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-01Hills
2014-11-20
Thief
2014-09-18
Dimas
2014-09-10
Sandimas
2014-07-07
Sandimas
2014-07-07
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
1984-05-30
Tornado
1978-01-04