Refugio, TX (ZIP 78377) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $521.5M. A total of 26 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2023.
Refugio has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Refugio has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2012.
Refugio has experienced 1 hurricane on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $520M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Refugio was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 25, 2017, which caused $520M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jun 5, 2017), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78377 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Refugio, TX, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $640K in property damage.
Refugio has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $555K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78377 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 25, 2017. This event caused $520M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $521.5M in property damage in the Refugio, TX area (ZIP 78377). 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 →