Government records show 213 natural disaster events affecting the Ojai, CA area (ZIP 93023) — a notably active disaster history. These include 129 wildfires, 83 earthquakes, and 1 severe wind event.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (129 total). Of these, 24 (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 Jun 15, 2021.
Earthquakes account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 83 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 16, 2025.
Ojai has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2021.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93023 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (129 events), earthquakes (83 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ojai, CA, with 129 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93023 was M3.3 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 16, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →