ZIP code 78014, covering Cotulla, TX, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 4 (9%) 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 $342K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
Cotulla has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2015.
Cotulla has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2017.
Cotulla has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
Cotulla has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 1, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cotulla was 4" Hail on Mar 17, 2023, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78014 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cotulla, TX, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $342K in property damage.
Yes, Cotulla (ZIP 78014) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2017.
Cotulla has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78014 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Mar 17, 2023. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Cotulla, TX area (ZIP 78014). 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 →