Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Pearsall, TX area (ZIP 78061). These include 81 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pearsall is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (9%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
Pearsall has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2002.
Pearsall 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2013.
Pearsall has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 12, 2001.
Pearsall 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 15, 2021.
Pearsall has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pearsall was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2007, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 29, 1996), causing $1.1M in damages. 4.5" Hail on Apr 7, 2002 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78061 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pearsall, TX, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Pearsall (ZIP 78061) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2013.
Pearsall has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78061 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2007. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Pearsall, TX area (ZIP 78061). 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 →