ZIP code 78119, covering Kenedy, TX, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 53 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Kenedy has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $602.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2001.
Kenedy has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 2, 2018.
Kenedy 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
Kenedy has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenedy was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 25, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78119 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (10 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenedy, TX, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Kenedy (ZIP 78119) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
Kenedy has 10 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 $602.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78119 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 $4.5M in property damage in the Kenedy, TX area (ZIP 78119). 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 →