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78376 Realitos, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Realitos, TX (78376)

Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 78376 in Realitos, TX. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 11 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Realitos has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $252K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Realitos has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2010.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Realitos has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 10, 2012.

💨 Severe wind events

Realitos has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 1997.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Realitos was EF1 Tornado on Jul 2, 2010, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1993), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Realitos, TX (78376)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78376 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 78376?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Realitos, TX, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 78376 (Realitos) prone to flooding?

Yes, Realitos (ZIP 78376) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $252K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.

Has Realitos (78376) ever been hit by a tornado?

Realitos has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2010.

What was the worst natural disaster in Realitos, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78376 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 2, 2010. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 78376?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Realitos, TX area (ZIP 78376). 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 →

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