Goleta, CA (ZIP 93117) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 wildfires, 48 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Goleta is wildfires, with 53 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (9%) 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 Nov 13, 2023.
There have been 48 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 46% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Goleta 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 15, 2008.
Goleta has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 17, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goleta was Flash Flood on Dec 15, 2008, which caused $10K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 22, 2005).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93117 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (53 events), earthquakes (48 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goleta, CA, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Goleta (ZIP 93117) has 2 recorded flood events. 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 93117 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 Goleta, CA area (ZIP 93117). 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 →