El Lago, TX (ZIP 77586) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10B. These events have resulted in 48 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $15.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2017.
El Lago has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $10B in documented property damage. 46 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
El Lago has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2015.
El Lago has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 22, 2005.
El Lago has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Lago was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $10B in property damage and was linked to 38 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 25, 2015), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 31, 2015 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77586 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Lago, TX, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $58K in property damage.
Yes, El Lago (ZIP 77586) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
El Lago has 17 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 $15.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77586 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2017. This event caused $10B in documented property damage. It resulted in 38 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10B in property damage in the El Lago, TX area (ZIP 77586). 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 →