Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 92701 in Santa Ana, CA. These include 5 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $205K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Santa Ana is earthquakes, with 5 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 8, 1978.
Santa Ana has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Santa Ana has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 6, 2000.
Santa Ana has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Ana was 1.5" Hail on Mar 6, 2000, which caused $75K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92701 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (5 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Ana, CA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Santa Ana (ZIP 92701) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Santa Ana has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92701 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Mar 6, 2000. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $205K in property damage in the Santa Ana, CA area (ZIP 92701). 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 →