Orange Grove, TX (ZIP 78372) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orange Grove is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 51% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2011.
Orange Grove has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2023.
Orange Grove 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.
Orange Grove has experienced 2 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 May 8, 2012.
Orange Grove 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orange Grove was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2015, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 2, 2010), causing $1.2M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($605K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78372 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orange Grove, TX, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $900K in property damage.
Yes, Orange Grove (ZIP 78372) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2023.
Orange Grove has 13 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 $450.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78372 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2015. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Orange Grove, TX area (ZIP 78372). 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 →