Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 78592 in Santa Maria, TX. These include 10 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.7M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 10 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $199.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
Santa Maria has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Santa Maria has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2023.
Santa Maria has experienced 2 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2018.
Santa Maria has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Santa Maria has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Maria was Flash Flood on Mar 27, 2025, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2020), causing $59M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($46M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78592 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Maria, TX, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $199.4M in property damage.
Yes, Santa Maria (ZIP 78592) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $199.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
Santa Maria has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78592 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 27, 2025. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250.7M in property damage in the Santa Maria, TX area (ZIP 78592). 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 →