Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 78011 in Charlotte, TX. These include 16 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $462.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (16 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Charlotte has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1980.
Charlotte 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2013.
Charlotte has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 10, 2014.
Charlotte 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 Jul 29, 2025.
Charlotte has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charlotte was EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78011 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charlotte, TX, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Charlotte (ZIP 78011) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2013.
Charlotte has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78011 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $462.5K in property damage in the Charlotte, TX area (ZIP 78011). 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 →