Falfurrias, TX (ZIP 78355) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 25 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2023.
Falfurrias has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2018.
Falfurrias has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2014.
Falfurrias has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Falfurrias has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falfurrias was 1.5" Hail on Apr 4, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 4, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Oct 13, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78355 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falfurrias, TX, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Falfurrias (ZIP 78355) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2018.
Falfurrias has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78355 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 4, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Falfurrias, TX area (ZIP 78355). 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 →