Zapata, TX (ZIP 78076) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 40 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Zapata is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 67% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Zapata has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2022.
Zapata has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 1970.
Zapata has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zapata was Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2018, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 23, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 23, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78076 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zapata, TX, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Zapata (ZIP 78076) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2022.
Zapata has 3 recorded tornado events 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78076 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2018. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Zapata, TX area (ZIP 78076). 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 →