With 247 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 90265 in Malibu, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 145 wildfires, 99 earthquakes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
With 145 recorded incidents (59% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 27 (19%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 40% of the disaster record here, with 99 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 7, 2025.
Malibu has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 21, 2010.
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.
Malibu has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2024.
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 90265 has experienced 247 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (145 events), earthquakes (99 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malibu, CA, with 145 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 90265 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 90265). 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 →