Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 78385 in Sarita, TX. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $525K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 1, 2025.
Sarita 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.
Sarita 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.
Sarita 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 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sarita was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 12, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78385 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sarita, TX, with 12 events documented.
Sarita 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 78385 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 $525K in property damage in the Sarita, TX area (ZIP 78385). 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 →