Hazard Score
99 Catastrophes Recorded
Tujunga, California
15 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Los Angeles Watershed
Tujunga, California, located in Los Angeles County, faces several natural disaster risks. The area is prone to wildfires due to its relatively high temperatures, low humidity, and dry conditions. The surrounding mountainous terrain exacerbates the fire risk, as seen in the La Tuna Canyon Fire of 2017, which burned over 7,000 acres in the Tujunga area. Additionally, the region experiences moderate earthquake risk due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault.
Furthermore, Tujunga is situated in a region with a high potential for flash floods, especially during heavy precipitation events. The Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal hydrologic unit and nearby water bodies increase the risk of flooding, as seen in historical events like the 1938 Los Angeles Flood that caused significant damage in the area. The Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion in which Tujunga lies also faces the potential for landslides and debris flows, particularly in areas with steep slopes.
Lastly, Tujunga's location in a coastal region poses a risk of tsunamis, although the likelihood is relatively moderate. The city's proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal hydrologic accounting unit could amplify the impact of a tsunami if one were to occur. Overall, Tujunga's unique geological features, including fault lines, mountain peaks, and water bodies, contribute to its susceptibility to various natural disasters, highlighting the importance of preparedness and mitigation efforts in the area.
HAZARDS
3
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
3
Water Bodies
4
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
3
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
0
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
Vogel
2023-07-03
Vogel
2023-07-03
Pipe
2023-05-31
Big Tujunga Rx Burn
2023-04-14
Bryant
2023-04-09
Bryant
2022-11-30
Lac-382748
2022-11-10
Crossing
2022-11-06
Ben
2022-10-13
Non Reportable
2022-09-23
Balboa
2022-09-07
Delta
2022-09-05
Delta
2022-09-05
Vogel
2022-09-03
Vale
2022-08-07
National
2022-07-27
Stoney
2022-07-10
Oro
2022-06-27
Foothill
2022-06-09
Lac-164562
2022-05-18
Gleason
2022-04-17
Big
2022-03-25
Overlook
2022-02-23
Crestline
2022-02-03
Lac-040080
2022-02-01
Lac-031530
2022-01-24
Dam
2021-12-04
Lac-368466
2021-11-17
Vogel
2021-10-03
Vogel
2021-10-03
Lac-276791
2021-09-02
Lac-250221
2021-08-11
Mt Gleason
2021-07-09
Graveyard
2021-06-26
Graveyard
2021-06-26
Stoney
2021-05-02
Lac-095197
2021-03-29
Lac-080047
2021-03-14
Wild Rx
2021-02-12
Sunland
2020-12-22
Lac-332726
2020-11-03
League
2020-10-04
Wildwood
2020-09-17
Lac-279444
2020-09-15
Delta
2020-09-14
Lac-270645
2020-09-07
Camp
2020-08-17
Peking
2020-07-14
Foothill
2020-07-11
Stoney
2020-07-05
Tujunga
2020-06-21
Mount
2020-06-12
Gleason
2020-06-05
Lac-163280
2020-06-04
Parson
2020-06-04
Big
2020-06-01
Wentworth
2020-05-25
Creek
2020-05-24
Creek
2020-05-24
Lac-137831
2020-05-09
Lac-301774
2019-10-02
Tujunga
2019-06-25
Lac-174981
2019-06-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-12-05Lac-365533
2018-12-03
Mahogany
2018-09-18
Lac-276776
2018-09-12
Lac-270667
2018-09-06
Lac-224215
2018-07-26
Lac-112883
2018-04-14
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-01-09Lac-005184
2018-01-05
Lac-387722
2017-12-27
Lac-350429
2017-11-23
Lac-308893
2017-10-15
La Tuna
2017-09-01
Lac-247809
2017-08-20
Lac-199425
2017-07-06
Lac-189470
2017-06-27
Sunland Ic
2017-06-26
Lac-174468
2017-06-14
Delta
2017-06-10
Mckinley
2017-05-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-20Pipe
2016-12-14
Stoney
2016-12-01
Alpine
2016-06-07
Wildwood
2015-11-02
Orovista
2015-09-30
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-01Battery
2014-11-22
Tujunga
2014-11-10
Oro
2014-08-11
Stoney
2014-05-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-12Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-02-10