Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Santa Barbara, CA area (ZIP 93109). These include 39 earthquakes, 12 wildfires, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (71% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 26, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
Santa Barbara has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2021.
Santa Barbara has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 15, 2008.
Santa Barbara has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Barbara was Flash Flood on Dec 15, 2008, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93109 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (39 events), wildfires (12 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Barbara, CA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Santa Barbara (ZIP 93109) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93109 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 15, 2008. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10K in property damage in the Santa Barbara, CA area (ZIP 93109). 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 →