Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Spring Branch, TX area (ZIP 78070). These include 84 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $309.9M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spring Branch is hailstorms, with 84 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $309M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2020.
Spring Branch has experienced 2 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 $565K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Spring Branch has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 8, 2011.
Spring Branch has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Spring Branch has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring Branch was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $200.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 24, 2015), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Oct 17, 1998 also caused significant damage ($8.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78070 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Branch, TX, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165K in property damage.
Yes, Spring Branch (ZIP 78070) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $309M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2020.
Spring Branch has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78070 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $200.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $309.9M in property damage in the Spring Branch, TX area (ZIP 78070). 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 →