Balcones Heights, TX (ZIP 78201) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 213 natural disaster events on record. These include 176 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $198.1M. These events have resulted in 80 recorded deaths and 251 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Balcones Heights is hailstorms, with 176 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (7%) 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 $155M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Balcones Heights has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 2017.
Balcones Heights has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Balcones Heights has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $16.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Balcones Heights has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 69 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Balcones Heights has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Balcones Heights was 4" Hail on May 6, 2001, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 17, 1988), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Oct 17, 1998 also caused significant damage ($8.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78201 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (176 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Balcones Heights, TX, with 176 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155M in property damage.
Yes, Balcones Heights (ZIP 78201) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Balcones Heights has 10 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78201 was 4" Hail, which occurred on May 6, 2001. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $198.1M in property damage in the Balcones Heights, TX area (ZIP 78201). 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 →