Government records show 209 natural disaster events affecting the Big Sur, CA area (ZIP 93920) — a notably active disaster history. These include 111 earthquakes, 90 wildfires, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M.
With 111 recorded incidents (53% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Wildfires account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 90 events documented. Of these, 12 (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 Mar 31, 2022.
Big Sur has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Sur was Debris Flow on May 19, 2017, which caused $10M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93920 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (111 events), wildfires (90 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Sur, CA, with 111 events documented.
Yes, Big Sur (ZIP 93920) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93920 was Debris Flow, which occurred on May 19, 2017. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Big Sur, CA area (ZIP 93920). 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 →