Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Canyon Lake, TX area (ZIP 78130). These include 75 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 301 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Canyon Lake has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $56.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 14, 2021.
Canyon Lake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Canyon Lake has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canyon Lake was 4.2" Hail on Apr 20, 2006, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $30.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78130 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canyon Lake, TX, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.1M in property damage.
Yes, Canyon Lake (ZIP 78130) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 14, 2021.
Canyon Lake has 14 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 $315K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 30, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78130 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 20, 2006. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $156.8M in property damage in the Canyon Lake, TX area (ZIP 78130). 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 →