Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Montalba, TX area (ZIP 75853). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $59.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
Montalba has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2015.
Montalba has experienced 6 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 $76K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Montalba has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1999.
Montalba has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Montalba 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montalba was Winter Storm on Feb 24, 2003, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $850K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75853 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montalba, TX, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $59.5K in property damage.
Yes, Montalba (ZIP 75853) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $76K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Montalba has 6 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75853 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2003. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.6M in property damage in the Montalba, TX area (ZIP 75853). 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 →