ZIP code 90272, covering Pacific Palisade, CA, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 wildfires and 36 earthquakes.
With 59 recorded incidents (62% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (7%) 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 Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 8, 2023.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90272 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (59 events) and earthquakes (36 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pacific Palisade, CA, with 59 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90272 was Wildfire: PALISADES (23.4K acres), which occurred on Jan 31, 2025. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →