Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 76831 in Castell, TX. These include 16 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 16 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Castell has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 1997.
Castell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Castell has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
Castell has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Castell was Flood on Feb 20, 1997, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 1996), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76831 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castell, TX, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Castell (ZIP 76831) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 1997.
Castell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76831 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 1997. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Castell, TX area (ZIP 76831). 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 →