Runge, TX (ZIP 78151) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. A total of 53 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2024.
Runge has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
Runge has experienced 2 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 1966.
Runge has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 9, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Runge was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 25, 1966), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78151 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Runge, TX, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Runge (ZIP 78151) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
Runge has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78151 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Runge, TX area (ZIP 78151). 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 →