Sisterdale, TX (ZIP 78006) has experienced 164 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 137 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 137 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
Sisterdale has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $580K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2007.
Sisterdale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $116K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Sisterdale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Sisterdale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 28, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sisterdale was EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 16, 2007), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78006 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sisterdale, TX, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Sisterdale (ZIP 78006) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $580K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2007.
Sisterdale has 15 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78006 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Sisterdale, TX area (ZIP 78006). 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 →