Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Santa Ynez, CA area (ZIP 93460). These include 90 wildfires, 18 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
With 90 recorded incidents (83% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (14%) 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 Oct 24, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 6, 2020.
Santa Ynez 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Ynez 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 93460 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (90 events), earthquakes (18 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Ynez, CA, with 90 events documented.
Yes, Santa Ynez (ZIP 93460) 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 93460 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 Ynez, CA area (ZIP 93460). 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 →