Armstrong, TX (ZIP 78338) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 1 extreme cold event, and 1 severe wind event. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 1, 2025.
Armstrong has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Armstrong has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Armstrong was Cold/Wind Chill on Dec 7, 2017 and resulted in 1 death.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78338 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Armstrong, TX, with 5 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78338 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Dec 7, 2017. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
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 →