this area, (ZIP 78342) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $951.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (12%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2025.
this area has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2009.
this area 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
this area 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $605K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 24, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $605K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78342 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 78342) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2016.
this area has 4 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 $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78342 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $605K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $951.5K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 78342). 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 →