this area, (ZIP 78243) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 7 extreme heat events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.7M. These events have resulted in 76 recorded deaths and 233 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 Mar 31, 2025.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 7 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.
this area has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
this area 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.
this area 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 this area 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 78243 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 40 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 78243) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
this area has 7 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 78243 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 $43.7M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 78243). 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 →