Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 93449 in Shell Beach, CA. These include 8 earthquakes, 4 wildfires, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 8 recorded incidents (57% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
Shell Beach has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 20, 2020.
Shell Beach 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.
Shell Beach has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shell Beach was Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2023 and resulted in 1 death.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93449 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), wildfires (4 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shell Beach, CA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Shell Beach (ZIP 93449) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
Shell Beach 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 93449 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 →