Leesville, TX (ZIP 78122) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.7M. A total of 200 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
Leesville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2015.
Leesville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1982.
Leesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leesville was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 6, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78122 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leesville, TX, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Leesville (ZIP 78122) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2015.
Leesville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78122 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.7M in property damage in the Leesville, TX area (ZIP 78122). 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 →