San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78228) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 181 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $223.4M. These events have resulted in 77 recorded deaths and 254 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for San Antonio is hailstorms, with 181 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (6%) 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 May 26, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $50.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 2017.
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 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
San Antonio has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
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. EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78228 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (181 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Antonio, TX, with 181 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155M in property damage.
Yes, San Antonio (ZIP 78228) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
San Antonio 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 $50.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78228 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 $223.4M in property damage in the San Antonio, TX area (ZIP 78228). 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 →