ZIP code 93401, covering San Luis Obispo, CA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 44 recorded incidents (81% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (14%) 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 20, 2020.
San Luis Obispo has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
San Luis Obispo has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
San Luis Obispo has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Luis Obispo was Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2023 and resulted in 1 death.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93401 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (44 events), earthquakes (8 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, San Luis Obispo (ZIP 93401) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
San Luis Obispo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93401 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2023. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. 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 →