ZIP code 78233, covering Live Oak, TX, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.1M. These events have resulted in 91 recorded deaths and 229 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (72 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $302K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Live Oak has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $39.2M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Live Oak 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.
Live Oak has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 2017.
Live Oak 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 Live Oak was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2025, which caused $23M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.1M 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 78233 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Live Oak, TX, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Live Oak (ZIP 78233) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Live Oak has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78233 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2025. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.1M in property damage in the Live Oak, TX area (ZIP 78233). 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 →