With 462 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 93040 in Piru, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 261 wildfires, 197 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $125K.
With 261 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 6, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 197 events documented. Of these, 5 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 14, 2025.
Piru has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 27, 2008.
Piru 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 Piru was Flash Flood on Oct 17, 2005, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93040 has experienced 462 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (261 events), earthquakes (197 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piru, CA, with 261 events documented.
Yes, Piru (ZIP 93040) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 27, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93040 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 2005. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125K in property damage in the Piru, CA area (ZIP 93040). 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 →