Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Zcta 78046, TX area (ZIP 78046). These include 60 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.4M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 78046 is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $620K 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Zcta 78046 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.
Zcta 78046 has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 19, 2017.
Zcta 78046 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.
Zcta 78046 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 Zcta 78046 was 95 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 2, 2003, which caused $33M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78046 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (13 events), extreme heat events (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 78046, TX, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $620K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 78046 (ZIP 78046) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Zcta 78046 has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78046 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 $37.4M in property damage in the Zcta 78046, TX area (ZIP 78046). 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 →