Kendalia, TX (ZIP 78027) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 39 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Kendalia has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Kendalia has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $20.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2015.
Kendalia 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.
Kendalia has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 28, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kendalia was Flash Flood on May 23, 2015, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78027 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kendalia, TX, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Kendalia (ZIP 78027) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2015.
Kendalia has 4 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78027 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2015. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.2M in property damage in the Kendalia, TX area (ZIP 78027). 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 →