Hazard Score
315 Catastrophes Recorded
Sylmar, California
36 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Los Angeles Watershed
Sylmar, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces a very high risk of natural disasters due to its proximity to fault lines such as the San Andreas Fault. The area is prone to earthquakes, with the potential for significant damage to infrastructure and housing. In addition, wildfires are a common hazard in the region, exacerbated by the dry climate and high temperatures. The mountainous terrain surrounding Sylmar increases the risk of flash floods and mudslides during heavy rainfall.
The climate in Sylmar is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters, with low humidity levels. This arid environment increases the risk of wildfires, which have historically caused widespread devastation in the area. The nearby water bodies, including the San Gabriel River, can also pose a flood risk during periods of heavy rainfall. The combination of these climate factors and geological features makes Sylmar susceptible to a variety of natural disasters.
Despite the relatively low population density in Sylmar, the area's high risk rating is attributed to the potential for catastrophic events such as earthquakes and wildfires. The region's location within the Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion further heightens the risk of natural disasters. Effective disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies are essential for residents of Sylmar to minimize the impact of these hazards on the community.
HAZARDS
21
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
6
Water Bodies
7
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
15
Hazard Shelters
3
Fire Stations
2
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
False Alarm
2023-07-18
Lac-231863
2023-07-12
Lac-226963
2023-07-08
Danielle
2023-07-07
Paxton
2023-07-07
Paxton
2023-07-07
Danielle
2023-07-07
Paula
2023-07-05
Lac-211786
2023-06-27
Hansen
2023-06-24
Osbourne
2023-06-20
Ridge
2023-06-07
Lac-048076
2023-02-10
Little Tujunga Pile Burn
2023-02-07
Hansen
2022-12-05
Rose
2022-11-24
Range
2022-11-16
Range
2022-11-16
Lac-388442
2022-11-15
Hurst
2022-10-28
Roxford
2022-10-28
Danielle
2022-10-28
Orcas
2022-10-06
Fred
2022-10-05
Osbourne
2022-09-30
Kagel
2022-09-28
National
2022-09-21
Montero
2022-09-18
Hansen
2022-09-02
Hanson
2022-08-31
Kagel
2022-08-20
Park
2022-08-12
Hansen
2022-08-05
Osbourne
2022-08-05
Dexter
2022-07-25
Bailey
2022-07-21
Bailey
2022-07-21
Grace
2022-07-21
Harding
2022-07-19
Lac-239407
2022-07-18
Roxford
2022-07-16
Osborne
2022-07-16
Lac-235939
2022-07-15
Paxton
2022-07-15
Wheat
2022-07-14
Lac-231932
2022-07-12
Stone
2022-07-10
Land
2022-07-02
Lac-212090
2022-06-26
Lac-210084
2022-06-25
Lac-208003
2022-06-23
Tujunga
2022-06-22
Shooting
2022-06-11
Kagel
2022-06-10
Lac-186457
2022-06-05
Lac-174025
2022-05-26
Terra Vista
2022-05-17
Terravista
2022-05-17
Lopez
2022-05-15
Lac-158638
2022-05-13
Lac-155686
2022-05-11
Hansen
2022-05-09
Hanson
2022-05-04
Hansen
2022-05-04
Lac-140615
2022-04-28
Lfd
2022-04-15
Lac-122509
2022-04-12
Hansen
2022-04-05
Lac-107870
2022-03-31
Riverwood
2022-03-27
Dillon
2022-03-14
Lac-065197
2022-02-22
Gold
2022-02-16
Santa
2021-12-30
Lac-377535
2021-11-25
Maclay
2021-11-25
Lopez
2021-11-25
Lac-352319
2021-11-04
Lac-353173
2021-11-04
Intersection
2021-10-31
Lac-312647
2021-10-02
Lac-297079
2021-09-18
Lac-288828
2021-09-11
Hansen
2021-09-04
Lac-251559
2021-08-12
Lac-238458
2021-08-01
Foothill
2021-08-01
Lac-208251
2021-07-06
Lac-185355
2021-06-18
Range
2021-06-13
Range
2021-06-13
Lac-178133
2021-06-12
Lac-150170
2021-05-18
Lac-141706
2021-05-10
Shooting
2021-05-08
Shooting
2021-05-08
Lac-136577
2021-05-05
Lac-132028
2021-05-01
Lac-129477
2021-04-29
Lac-129086
2021-04-29
Lac-129573
2021-04-29
Warming
2021-04-19
Lac-103827
2021-04-05
Lac-095718
2021-03-29
Lac-091120
2021-03-25
Lac-089258
2021-03-23
Lac-066266
2021-03-01
Lac-046803
2021-02-10
Lac-040166
2021-02-04
Maclay
2020-12-24
Lac-371680
2020-12-09
Lac-370512
2020-12-08
Hansen
2020-12-07
Lac-360564
2020-11-29
Lac-353351
2020-11-23
Lac-352709
2020-11-22
Lac-323829
2020-10-26
Lac-320610
2020-10-23
Crew
2020-10-06
Lac-274508
2020-09-11
Foothill
2020-09-10
Foothill
2020-09-06
Lac-257610
2020-08-27
Lac-232444
2020-08-05
Cemetery
2020-08-05
Cemetery
2020-08-05
Lac-227070
2020-08-01
Newhall
2020-07-23
Lac-214487
2020-07-20
Lac-213078
2020-07-19
Osborne
2020-07-18
Osborne
2020-07-17
Canyon2
2020-07-13
Lac-207385
2020-07-13
Lac-198497
2020-07-06
Kagel
2020-07-06
Lac-196392
2020-07-05
Terra Bella
2020-07-03
Eldridge
2020-07-02
Eldridge
2020-07-02
Foothill
2020-06-27
Gavina
2020-06-24
Lac-175002
2020-06-15
Lac-174624
2020-06-14
Lac-172245
2020-06-12
Olive
2020-06-12
Lac-172084
2020-06-12
Lac-172025
2020-06-12
Memorial
2020-06-11
Lopez Ic
2020-06-11
Lac-170391
2020-06-10
Lac-168571
2020-06-09
Paxton
2020-06-08
Paxton
2020-06-08
Lopez
2020-06-08
Lac-162775
2020-06-03
Lac-155846
2020-05-27
Lac-153151
2020-05-25
Lac-142087
2020-05-13
Lac-134317
2020-05-06
Lac-133672
2020-05-05
Lac-128934
2020-04-30
Lac-075211
2020-03-07
Lac-064642
2020-02-27
Lac-060609
2020-02-23
Lac-055304
2020-02-19
Lac-046413
2020-02-11
Lac-034587
2020-02-01
Lac-390322
2019-12-20
Lagrd Pile Burn
2019-12-06
Lac-366838
2019-11-29
Lac-362686
2019-11-26
Lac-361857
2019-11-25
Lac-356397
2019-11-20
Lac-356911
2019-11-20
Lac-355444
2019-11-19
Lac-346334
2019-11-11
Lac-346461
2019-11-11
Lac-342942
2019-11-08
Lac-340173
2019-11-05
Lac-338524
2019-11-04
Lac-338556
2019-11-04
Lac-337988
2019-11-03
Lac-336857
2019-11-02
Lac-328336
2019-10-26
Lac-326228
2019-10-24
Lac-325752
2019-10-24
Lac-317683
2019-10-17
Lac-317141
2019-10-16
Saddleridge
2019-10-11
Manure Fire
2019-10-08
Lac-304473
2019-10-05
Fifteen
2019-10-02
Lac-295792
2019-09-27
Lac-293063
2019-09-24
Lac-290770
2019-09-22
Lac-287156
2019-09-19
Foothill
2019-09-14
Wheeler Ic
2019-09-08
Little
2019-09-06
Little
2019-09-06
Lac-271134
2019-09-05
Hansen
2019-08-28
Yarnell
2019-08-09
Lac-226293
2019-07-27
Lac-226276
2019-07-27
Lac-220958
2019-07-23
Lac-219893
2019-07-22
Lac-218116
2019-07-20
Lac-210209
2019-07-13
Lac-207600
2019-07-11
Kagel
2019-07-06
Foothill Ic
2019-06-20
Lac-174332
2019-06-11
Lac-117169
2019-04-18
Lac-100028
2019-04-03
Lac-093920
2019-03-28
Lac-082803
2019-03-18
Lac-082217
2019-03-17
Lac-080656
2019-03-16
Lac-379726
2018-12-16
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-12-05Stetson
2018-11-20
Lac-350815
2018-11-19
Lac-341906
2018-11-10
Lac-326402
2018-10-27
Lac-322039
2018-10-23
Yarnell
2018-10-21
Conover
2018-10-15
Lac-308110
2018-10-11
Olive View
2018-10-05
Lac-301411
2018-10-04
Lac-295769
2018-09-29
Lac-280411
2018-09-15
Lac-273216
2018-09-08
Hansen
2018-08-31
Oro
2018-08-19
Lac-242136
2018-08-10
Terra Bella
2018-07-26
Lac-221916
2018-07-24
Tujunga
2018-07-09
Lopez
2018-07-08
Lopez
2018-07-08
Lac-202021
2018-07-07
Lac-202951
2018-07-07
Lac-201574
2018-07-06
Lac-201470
2018-07-06
Roxford
2018-07-06
Osborne
2018-07-06
Foothill
2018-07-04
Lac-169788
2018-06-07
Foothill
2018-06-07
Lac-163130
2018-06-01
Lac-134566
2018-05-05
Transition
2018-04-29
Lac-111814
2018-04-13
Lac-073929
2018-03-09
Lac-050953
2018-02-16
Lac-044745
2018-02-10
Lac-029635
2018-01-27
Newhall
2018-01-14
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-382857
2017-12-23
Lac-376696
2017-12-18
Hansen
2017-12-16
Creek
2017-12-05
Creek
2017-12-05
Maclay
2017-11-14
Lac-322785
2017-10-28
Hansen
2017-10-24
Lac-302372
2017-10-09
Lac-260849
2017-09-01
La Tuna
2017-09-01
Lac-241217
2017-08-13
Hillside Ic
2017-07-23
Foothill
2017-07-11
Lac-197581
2017-07-05
Lac-195484
2017-07-03
Lac-195976
2017-07-03
Lac-181875
2017-06-20
Gold
2017-06-20
Thunder
2017-06-10
Lac-162180
2017-06-02
Dominica I.C.
2017-05-28
Gavina Ic
2017-05-16
No Name
2017-04-27
Kagel
2017-04-27
Kagel
2017-04-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Marek
2016-11-14
Haven
2016-11-13
Range
2016-09-08
Lopez
2016-07-21
Gold
2016-06-19
Wheatland
2016-05-23
Grove
2015-12-09
Grey
2015-11-29
Ramp
2015-11-13
Twoten
2015-11-09
Gold
2015-08-13
Junction
2015-07-17
Lopez
2015-07-09
Shooting
2015-05-23
Osborne
2015-05-04
Oak
2015-04-13
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-01Sayre
2014-07-17
Lopez
2014-07-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Hailstorm
1993-02-27
Hailstorm
1993-02-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10