Mcallen, TX (ZIP 78501) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $259.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 4 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $211M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $42.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
Mcallen has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2011.
Mcallen has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
Mcallen has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Mcallen has experienced 1 blizzard 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mcallen was 2.8" Hail on Mar 29, 2012, which caused $201M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2015), causing $23M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 20, 2012 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78501 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mcallen, TX, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $211M in property damage.
Yes, Mcallen (ZIP 78501) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Mcallen has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $625K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78501 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 29, 2012. This event caused $201M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $259.8M in property damage in the Mcallen, TX area (ZIP 78501). 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 →