Santa Ana, CA (ZIP 92704) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 29 earthquakes, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $822.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Santa Ana has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $267.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 21, 1997.
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 4 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 Feb 22, 2005.
Santa Ana has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Ana was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 19, 2010, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 7, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92704 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (29 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Ana, CA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Santa Ana (ZIP 92704) 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 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $267.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92704 was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jan 19, 2010. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $822.5K in property damage in the Santa Ana, CA area (ZIP 92704). 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 →