Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the Caldwell, TX area (ZIP 77836). These include 86 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Caldwell is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $17.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Caldwell has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2016.
Caldwell has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2014.
Caldwell has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 3, 2012.
Caldwell 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 $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caldwell was EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77836 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caldwell, TX, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Caldwell (ZIP 77836) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2016.
Caldwell has 21 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 $17.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77836 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.2M in property damage in the Caldwell, TX area (ZIP 77836). 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 →