Canyon Lake, TX (ZIP 78132) has experienced 146 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 112 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $356.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Canyon Lake is hailstorms, with 112 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $230M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 14, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2021.
Canyon Lake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Canyon Lake has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
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 Mar 8, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canyon Lake was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $200.5M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Apr 20, 2006), causing $100M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 10, 1980 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78132 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canyon Lake, TX, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100M in property damage.
Yes, Canyon Lake (ZIP 78132) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 14, 2021.
Canyon Lake has 12 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78132 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $200.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $356.2M in property damage in the Canyon Lake, TX area (ZIP 78132). 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 →