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landslide Landslide Risk in Long Beach, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Long Beach's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
  • 16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 6 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 78.6 events per year

Last significant event: Landslide - Eaton Fire Burn Area, California, United States (2025-02-13) — 363,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 9
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 5Historical: 0

How Long Beach Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Long Beach

Landslide - American Cordillera, SW of Long Beach, United States

August 21, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Landslide - Eaton Fire Burn Area, California, United States

February 12, 2025 WARNING

363,000 people exposed; $104,494M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

February 6, 2024 WARNING

1,277,000 people exposed; $100,584M capital exposed

Landslide - Palisades and Franklin Fire Burn Areas, California, United States

February 12, 2025 WARNING

73,200 people exposed; $12,524M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, N of Pasadena, California, United States

February 6, 2024 WARNING

17,900 people exposed; $4,140M capital exposed

Landslide Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
  • 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
  • 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
  • 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
  • 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area

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