Malibu, CA (ZIP 90263) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 27 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
The dominant hazard type for Malibu is wildfires, with 27 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 7, 2025.
Malibu has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 9, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malibu was EF1 Tornado on Nov 9, 1982, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90263 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (27 events), earthquakes (16 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malibu, CA, with 27 events documented.
Malibu has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 9, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90263 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1982. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Malibu, CA area (ZIP 90263). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →