ZIP code 76934, covering Carlsbad, TX, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 160 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carlsbad is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 24, 2025.
Carlsbad has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Carlsbad has experienced 4 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Carlsbad has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Carlsbad has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlsbad was 94 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 2017, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 11, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76934 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlsbad, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Carlsbad (ZIP 76934) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $505K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2015.
Carlsbad has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76934 was 94 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 23, 2017. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Carlsbad, TX area (ZIP 76934). 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 →