ZIP code 78236, covering Wilford Hall U S, TX, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.7M. These events have resulted in 77 recorded deaths and 233 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (62 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Wilford Hall U S has experienced 8 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2015.
Wilford Hall U S has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Wilford Hall U S 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.
Wilford Hall U S has experienced 3 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 22, 2004.
Wilford Hall U S 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 Wilford Hall U S was EF2 Tornado on Sep 17, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. 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 78236 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilford Hall U S, TX, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Wilford Hall U S (ZIP 78236) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Wilford Hall U S has 8 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 $26.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78236 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 17, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.7M in property damage in the Wilford Hall U S, TX area (ZIP 78236). 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 →