Hobson, TX (ZIP 78117) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 earthquakes, 19 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. A total of 50 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 52 recorded incidents (65% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 24, 2024.
Hobson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2001.
Hobson has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
Hobson 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 Hobson was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 16, 2007), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78117 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (52 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hobson, TX, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Hobson (ZIP 78117) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
Hobson has 5 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 $155K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78117 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Hobson, TX area (ZIP 78117). 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 →