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76878 Santa Anna, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Santa Anna, TX (76878)

Santa Anna, TX (ZIP 76878) has experienced 179 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 154 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (154 total). Of these, 5 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Santa Anna has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Santa Anna has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $497.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2007.

❄️ Blizzards

Santa Anna has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.

🌊 Floods

Santa Anna has experienced 3 floods 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2018.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Santa Anna has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $443K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Anna was 1.8" Hail on Mar 8, 2001, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 2018), causing $2.4M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Santa Anna, TX (76878)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76878 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (154 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 76878?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Anna, TX, with 154 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 76878 (Santa Anna) prone to flooding?

Yes, Santa Anna (ZIP 76878) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2018.

Has Santa Anna (76878) ever been hit by a tornado?

Santa Anna has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $497.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2007.

What was the worst natural disaster in Santa Anna, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76878 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 8, 2001. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 76878?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Santa Anna, TX area (ZIP 76878). 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 →

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