Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Carpinteria, CA area (ZIP 93013). These include 50 earthquakes, 43 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $617M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 168 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (50 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 2022.
There have been 43 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 45% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (23%) 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 Jun 15, 2021.
Carpinteria has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $617M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2018.
Carpinteria has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carpinteria was Debris Flow on Jan 9, 2018, which caused $617M in property damage and was linked to 21 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93013 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (50 events), wildfires (43 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carpinteria, CA, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Carpinteria (ZIP 93013) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $617M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93013 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 9, 2018. This event caused $617M in documented property damage. It resulted in 21 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $617M in property damage in the Carpinteria, CA area (ZIP 93013). 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 →