San Ardo, CA (ZIP 93450) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 224 natural disaster events on record. These include 187 earthquakes, 36 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5K.
The dominant hazard type for San Ardo is earthquakes, with 187 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 31, 2021.
San Ardo has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Ardo was Debris Flow on Feb 28, 2014, which caused $1.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93450 has experienced 224 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (187 events), wildfires (36 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Ardo, CA, with 187 events documented.
Yes, San Ardo (ZIP 93450) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93450 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Feb 28, 2014. This event caused $1.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5K in property damage in the San Ardo, CA area (ZIP 93450). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
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 →