San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78261) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 100 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for San Antonio is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 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 $208.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2010.
San Antonio has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2004.
San Antonio has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2021.
San Antonio has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
San Antonio has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 8, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Antonio was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $200.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($565K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78261 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Antonio, TX, with 69 events documented.
Yes, San Antonio (ZIP 78261) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $208.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2010.
San Antonio 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78261 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $200.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209.7M in property damage in the San Antonio, TX area (ZIP 78261). 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 →