Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Waco, TX area (ZIP 76798). These include 73 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.6M. These events have resulted in 124 recorded deaths and 614 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $162K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Waco has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 10, 2009.
Waco 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 $167K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Waco has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.5M in documented property damage. 114 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2006.
Waco 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waco was EF5 Tornado on May 11, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 114 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 13, 1981), causing $25M in damages. 4.5" Hail on Apr 26, 2023 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76798 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waco, TX, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Waco (ZIP 76798) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $162K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Waco has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76798 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 114 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.6M in property damage in the Waco, TX area (ZIP 76798). 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 →