Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 93111 in Santa Barbara, CA. These include 30 earthquakes, 19 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 24, 2016.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
Santa Barbara has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 1982.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93111 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (30 events), wildfires (19 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Barbara, CA, with 30 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93111 was Wildfire: Cave (3.1K acres), which occurred on Nov 27, 2019. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →