ZIP code 93455, covering Orcutt, CA, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 earthquakes, 35 wildfires, and 1 severe wind event.
The dominant hazard type for Orcutt is earthquakes, with 38 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 2018.
There have been 35 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 47% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Orcutt 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 93455 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (38 events), wildfires (35 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orcutt, CA, with 38 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93455 was Wildfire: SANTA LUCIA (123 acres), which occurred on Nov 7, 2024. 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 →