La Coste, TX (ZIP 78039) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (75% 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 $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
La Coste has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2012.
La Coste has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $230K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2018.
La Coste has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 20, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Coste was EF1 Tornado on Mar 19, 2002, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 19, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78039 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Coste, TX, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62K in property damage.
Yes, La Coste (ZIP 78039) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2018.
La Coste has 7 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78039 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 19, 2002. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the La Coste, TX area (ZIP 78039). 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 →