Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 78121 in La Vernia, TX. These include 31 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 160 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
La Vernia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
La Vernia has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2017.
La Vernia has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Vernia was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Dec 23, 2002), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78121 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Vernia, TX, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, La Vernia (ZIP 78121) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2017.
La Vernia has 2 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 $130K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78121 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 $50.6M in property damage in the La Vernia, TX area (ZIP 78121). 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 →