Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the George West, TX area (ZIP 78022). These include 44 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for George West is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2024.
George West has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2001.
George West has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2021.
George West has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
George West has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 20, 2012.
George West 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for George West was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $640K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 20, 2012), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78022 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in George West, TX, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, George West (ZIP 78022) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $295K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2021.
George West has 9 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78022 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $640K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the George West, TX area (ZIP 78022). 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 →