West Hollywood, CA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 34,371 · Part of Los Angeles County

West Hollywood is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Los Angeles County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire.

Storm events near West Hollywood

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of West Hollywood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to West Hollywood itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 4 events
Hail 4 events
Inland Flooding 71 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Los Angeles County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering West Hollywood along with the rest of the county, not a West Hollywood-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 99.9 Very High
Inland Flooding 100 Very High
Coastal Flooding 90 Relatively High
Earthquake 100 Very High
Heat Wave 99.3 Relatively High
Tornado 97.7 Relatively High
Avalanche 92.4 Relatively High
Cold Wave 5.8 Very Low
Drought 43.5 Relatively Low
Hail 93 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 0 No Rating
Ice Storm Not Applicable
Landslide 99.3 Relatively High
Lightning 96.9 Very High
Strong Wind 75.2 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami 64.6 Relatively Low
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 74.8 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Los Angeles County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is West Hollywood, CA at risk of?

West Hollywood is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Los Angeles County, where West Hollywood is located, are inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire.

What is West Hollywood's biggest natural hazard risk?

Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Los Angeles County, where West Hollywood is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is West Hollywood a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — West Hollywood carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Los Angeles County.

Has West Hollywood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 4 hail, 71 inland flooding events within 25 miles of West Hollywood since 2016.