ZIP code 78221, covering San Antonio, TX, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $211.9M. These events have resulted in 79 recorded deaths and 249 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (98 total). Of these, 7 (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 $150.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 $29.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2002.
San Antonio has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
San Antonio 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.
San Antonio has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $31.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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. Flash Flood on Aug 16, 2007 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78221 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Antonio, TX, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150.1M in property damage.
Yes, San Antonio (ZIP 78221) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
San Antonio 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 $29.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78221 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 $211.9M in property damage in the San Antonio, TX area (ZIP 78221). 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 →