Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Von Ormy, TX area (ZIP 78073). These include 45 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47M. These events have resulted in 76 recorded deaths and 266 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Von Ormy is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2012.
Von Ormy has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). 69 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Von Ormy has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Von Ormy has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
Von Ormy has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Von Ormy was EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.1M 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 78073 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Von Ormy, TX, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Yes, Von Ormy (ZIP 78073) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Von Ormy has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78073 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47M in property damage in the Von Ormy, TX area (ZIP 78073). 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 →