Riviera, TX (ZIP 78379) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $955K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 1, 2025.
Riviera has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 11, 1971.
Riviera has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Riviera has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2015.
Riviera has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riviera was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 12, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 31, 2016), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78379 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riviera, TX, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $305K in property damage.
Riviera has 3 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 11, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78379 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 12, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $955K in property damage in the Riviera, TX area (ZIP 78379). 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 →