San Luis Obispo, CA (ZIP 93405) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 wildfires, 13 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (36 total). Of these, 2 (6%) 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.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
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 93405 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (36 events), earthquakes (13 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, San Luis Obispo (ZIP 93405) 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 93405 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 →