ZIP code 78041, covering Laredo, TX, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 9 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Laredo has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 2, 2023.
Laredo has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2017.
Laredo has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $100K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Laredo 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laredo was 95 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 2, 2003, which caused $33M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 21, 2017), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78041 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (21 events), extreme heat events (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laredo, TX, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $530K in property damage.
Yes, Laredo (ZIP 78041) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78041 was 95 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 2, 2003. This event caused $33M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.5M in property damage in the Laredo, TX area (ZIP 78041). 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 →