Federal records document 200 natural disaster events in the Kerrville, TX area (ZIP 78028). These include 180 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 61 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kerrville is hailstorms, with 180 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
Kerrville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 59 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
Kerrville has experienced 4 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1999.
Kerrville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2020.
Kerrville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $214K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Kerrville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kerrville was Flash Flood on Jul 4, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 11, 1999), causing $1.1M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 27, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78028 has experienced 200 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (180 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kerrville, TX, with 180 events documented.
Yes, Kerrville (ZIP 78028) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
Kerrville 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78028 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 4, 2025. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Kerrville, TX area (ZIP 78028). 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 →