Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 78112 in Elmendorf, TX. These include 29 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 151 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 18, 2021.
Elmendorf has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2003.
Elmendorf has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
Elmendorf has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $65.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2010.
Elmendorf has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 8, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmendorf was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 16, 2007), causing $15M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 17, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78112 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmendorf, TX, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Elmendorf (ZIP 78112) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2010.
Elmendorf has 6 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78112 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.1M in property damage in the Elmendorf, TX area (ZIP 78112). 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 →