Hazard Score
255 Catastrophes Recorded
South-El-Monte, California
20 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Los Angeles Watershed
South-El-Monte, California, is located in Los Angeles County and faces a range of natural hazard risks. Being situated in Southern California, the area is prone to wildfires due to its dry climate, high temperatures, and strong Santa Ana winds. The proximity to mountain ranges like the San Gabriel Mountains further heightens the risk of wildfires. In addition, the city's location near fault lines such as the San Andreas Fault increases the likelihood of earthquakes, which can cause significant damage to infrastructure and endanger residents.
The coastal location of South-El-Monte also exposes it to potential hazards such as tsunamis and storm surges. The city's proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it is at risk of flooding during severe weather events like hurricanes or heavy rainfall. With a relatively high population density and limited evacuation routes, the impact of these coastal hazards could be significant in terms of property damage and loss of life. The presence of water bodies like the Los Angeles River further complicates flood risks in the area.
Overall, South-El-Monte faces a complex mix of natural hazards due to its geographic location and climate factors. It is crucial for residents and local authorities to be prepared for these risks through proper disaster planning, infrastructure improvements, and community education. By understanding and addressing the specific vulnerabilities of the area, the city can work towards mitigating the impacts of natural disasters and ensuring the safety and resilience of its population.
HAZARDS
8
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
1
Water Bodies
0
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
Plaza
2023-07-16
Lac-223866
2023-07-06
Lac-222098
2023-07-05
Lac-215043
2023-06-29
Lac-199404
2023-06-16
Lac-186573
2023-06-05
Lac-174185
2023-05-26
Lac-173773
2023-05-25
Lac-171443
2023-05-23
Lac-138981
2023-04-26
Lac-127064
2023-04-16
Lac-125591
2023-04-15
Lac-124374
2023-04-14
Lac-116146
2023-04-07
Lac-116654
2023-04-07
Lac-109102
2023-04-01
Lac-102957
2023-03-27
Lac-059257
2023-02-19
Lac-058142
2023-02-18
Lac-040515
2023-02-03
Lac-014379
2023-01-13
Lac-436925
2022-12-23
Lac-392521
2022-11-18
Bello
2022-11-12
Lac-376796
2022-11-05
Lac-340884
2022-10-06
Bamboo
2022-09-25
Lac-319267
2022-09-19
Lac-303114
2022-09-06
Lac-300619
2022-09-04
Lac-296872
2022-09-02
Lincoln
2022-08-30
River
2022-08-19
Lac-266831
2022-08-09
Land
2022-08-03
Bamboo
2022-07-26
Peck
2022-07-17
Lac-225688
2022-07-07
Lac-222725
2022-07-05
Rush
2022-06-25
Narrows
2022-06-22
Legg
2022-06-17
Lac-198878
2022-06-16
Archery
2022-06-11
Lac-188522
2022-06-07
Lac-187212
2022-06-06
Lac-184141
2022-06-03
Lac-172972
2022-05-25
Lac-165587
2022-05-19
Lac-165716
2022-05-19
Loma
2022-05-13
Lac-156959
2022-05-12
Lac-156094
2022-05-11
Lac-143687
2022-04-30
Lac-125463
2022-04-15
Lac-122207
2022-04-12
Lac-106638
2022-03-30
Lac-099686
2022-03-24
Durfee
2022-03-18
Lac-083482
2022-03-10
Loma
2022-02-20
Lac-043591
2022-02-04
Lac-028449
2022-01-22
Lac-404232
2021-12-18
Lac-393383
2021-12-09
Lac-385561
2021-12-02
Siphon
2021-11-17
Lac-326492
2021-10-13
Peck
2021-10-07
Durfee
2021-10-03
Lac-313507
2021-10-02
Lac-311784
2021-10-01
Lac-312085
2021-10-01
Lincoln
2021-10-01
Lac-304431
2021-09-24
Lac-291951
2021-09-14
Lac-286510
2021-09-10
Durfee
2021-09-07
Peck
2021-09-04
Lac-278321
2021-09-03
Lac-276229
2021-09-01
Lac-274362
2021-08-30
Lac-272380
2021-08-29
Lac-269231
2021-08-26
Lac-269271
2021-08-26
River
2021-08-24
Durfee
2021-08-22
Lac-261930
2021-08-20
Lac-236699
2021-07-30
Lac-233511
2021-07-28
Lac-231701
2021-07-26
Lac-219989
2021-07-16
Lac-219947
2021-07-16
Farndon
2021-07-13
Lac-214543
2021-07-12
Lac-211543
2021-07-09
Lac-211679
2021-07-09
Lac-210054
2021-07-08
Lac-201551
2021-07-01
Lac-188147
2021-06-20
Lac-186542
2021-06-19
Lac-185525
2021-06-18
Lac-180943
2021-06-14
Lac-177527
2021-06-11
Lac-170505
2021-06-05
Gabriel
2021-06-04
Lac-169346
2021-06-04
Lac-165817
2021-06-01
Lac-160990
2021-05-27
Lac-156906
2021-05-24
Lac-155114
2021-05-22
Lac-146917
2021-05-15
Siphon Ic
2021-05-15
Lac-126086
2021-04-26
Lac-124782
2021-04-25
Lac-116528
2021-04-17
Lac-114739
2021-04-15
Lac-112662
2021-04-13
Lac-112334
2021-04-13
Lac-088619
2021-03-22
Lac-063839
2021-02-26
Lac-062145
2021-02-24
Lac-040665
2021-02-04
Lac-397503
2020-12-28
Lac-396160
2020-12-28
Lac-391766
2020-12-24
Lac-390690
2020-12-24
Durfee
2020-12-08
Lac-368323
2020-12-06
Lac-337745
2020-11-08
Lac-324788
2020-10-27
Lac-325003
2020-10-27
Lac-322838
2020-10-25
Lac-314538
2020-10-17
Lac-310405
2020-10-13
Lac-307601
2020-10-11
Lac-278297
2020-09-14
Lac-271440
2020-09-08
Lac-264339
2020-09-02
Lac-259912
2020-08-29
Loma
2020-08-27
Lac-253460
2020-08-23
Lac-253428
2020-08-23
Lac-248814
2020-08-20
Lac-219934
2020-07-25
Lac-214265
2020-07-20
Lac-212182
2020-07-18
Lac-210838
2020-07-17
Lac-204678
2020-07-11
Lac-203477
2020-07-10
Lac-198628
2020-07-06
Lac-196736
2020-07-05
Lac-196849
2020-07-05
Durfee
2020-06-21
Lac-180087
2020-06-20
Lac-175405
2020-06-15
Thienes
2020-06-14
Lac-168760
2020-06-09
Lac-150844
2020-05-22
Lac-144212
2020-05-16
Lac-063961
2020-02-26
Lac-004740
2020-01-05
Lac-369688
2019-12-02
Lac-339539
2019-11-05
Siphon Ic
2019-11-03
River
2019-10-31
Lac-333443
2019-10-31
Whittier
2019-10-30
Lac-328854
2019-10-26
Lac-327956
2019-10-26
Walnut Ic
2019-10-25
Lac-325939
2019-10-24
Lac-324826
2019-10-23
Durfee
2019-10-21
Lac-301469
2019-10-02
Lac-287367
2019-09-19
Lac-253331
2019-08-20
Lac-249608
2019-08-17
Durfee
2019-08-13
Lac-244563
2019-08-12
Lac-242491
2019-08-11
Durfee
2019-07-31
Lac-221948
2019-07-23
Lac-217844
2019-07-20
Lac-213576
2019-07-16
Lac-211218
2019-07-14
Lac-211180
2019-07-14
Lac-206116
2019-07-09
Lac-191417
2019-06-26
Lac-181386
2019-06-17
Lac-181389
2019-06-17
Lac-141751
2019-05-12
Lac-068346
2019-03-05
Lac-045799
2019-02-12
Lac-033481
2019-02-01
Lac-027589
2019-01-26
Durfee
2019-01-22
Lac-367145
2018-12-04
Lac-353569
2018-11-22
Lac-345829
2018-11-14
Lac-343771
2018-11-12
Lac-287331
2018-09-21
Lac-271215
2018-09-07
Lac-269420
2018-09-05
Rush
2018-08-26
Lac-246503
2018-08-14
Lac-242074
2018-08-10
Lac-229441
2018-07-30
Lac-222844
2018-07-24
Lac-206708
2018-07-10
Lac-205746
2018-07-09
River Ic
2018-07-09
Durfee
2018-07-05
Lac-194209
2018-06-30
Lac-133668
2018-05-04
Lac-118595
2018-04-19
Lac-105851
2018-04-08
Lac-090047
2018-03-24
Lac-055563
2018-02-20
Lac-020566
2018-01-18
Lac-010356
2018-01-09
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-002021
2018-01-02
Lac-391154
2017-12-30
Garvey
2017-12-18
Lac-366248
2017-12-09
Lac-358387
2017-12-01
Lac-356458
2017-11-29
Lac-334259
2017-11-08
Lac-318667
2017-10-24
South
2017-10-23
River Ic
2017-10-16
San Gabriel Ic
2017-10-15
Lac-298427
2017-10-06
Lac-289155
2017-09-27
Lac-252895
2017-08-25
Lac-240874
2017-08-13
Lac-223006
2017-07-28
Lac-214070
2017-07-19
Lac-212985
2017-07-18
Lac-212945
2017-07-18
Lac-202113
2017-07-09
Lac-199344
2017-07-06
Lac-197298
2017-07-05
Lac-192095
2017-06-30
Lac-188851
2017-06-27
Lac-178949
2017-06-18
Lac-138100
2017-05-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Hailstorm
2005-10-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10