Morro Bay, CA (ZIP 93442) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 27 earthquakes, 22 wildfires, and 1 tornado.
The dominant hazard type for Morro Bay is earthquakes, with 27 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 Aug 18, 2020.
Morro Bay has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93442 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (27 events), wildfires (22 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morro Bay, CA, with 27 events documented.
Morro Bay 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 93442 was M3.5 Earthquake, which occurred on Sep 14, 2025. 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 →