Santa Ana, CA (ZIP 92706) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 8 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. 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 8 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 8, 1978.
Santa Ana 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Santa Ana has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 7, 1992.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Ana was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Mar 6, 2000), causing $75K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92706 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Ana, CA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Santa Ana (ZIP 92706) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Santa Ana has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92706 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Santa Ana, CA area (ZIP 92706). 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 →