Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Lompoc, CA area (ZIP 93436). These include 60 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have 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 (60 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2024.
Lompoc has experienced 1 flood 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2005.
Lompoc 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 Lompoc was Flash Flood on Mar 22, 2005 and resulted in 2 deaths.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93436 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (60 events), earthquakes (22 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lompoc, CA, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Lompoc (ZIP 93436) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93436 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 22, 2005. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →