ZIP code 78113, covering Falls City, TX, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 earthquakes, 34 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.6M. A total of 150 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Falls City is earthquakes, with 73 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 24, 2024.
Falls City 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 $51.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Falls City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $152.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2001.
Falls City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falls City was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 10, 2020), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78113 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (73 events), hailstorms (34 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falls City, TX, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Falls City (ZIP 78113) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2020.
Falls City 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 $152.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78113 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 $51.6M in property damage in the Falls City, TX area (ZIP 78113). 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 →