Federal records document 114 natural disaster events in the Santa Maria, CA area (ZIP 93454). These include 84 wildfires, 28 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
With 84 recorded incidents (74% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (13%) 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 Feb 26, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 2018.
Santa Maria 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2005.
Santa Maria has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Maria was Flash Flood on Feb 21, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93454 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (84 events), earthquakes (28 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Maria, CA, with 84 events documented.
Yes, Santa Maria (ZIP 93454) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93454 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 21, 2005. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Santa Maria, CA area (ZIP 93454). 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 →