Nipomo, CA (ZIP 93444) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 18 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 1 severe wind event.
The dominant hazard type for Nipomo is wildfires, with 18 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 4, 2022.
Nipomo has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 27, 1982.
Nipomo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 1996.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93444 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), earthquakes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nipomo, CA, with 18 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93444 was Wildfire: CAMINO (387 acres), which occurred on Jul 4, 2022. 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 →