Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 78538 in Monte Alto, TX. These include 10 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $215.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $210.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
Monte Alto has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Monte Alto 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.
Monte Alto has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2022.
Monte Alto 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.
Monte Alto has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 20, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monte Alto was Flood on Jul 24, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 27, 2025), causing $52M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($35M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78538 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monte Alto, TX, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $210.2M in property damage.
Yes, Monte Alto (ZIP 78538) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
Monte Alto has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 20, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78538 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $215.2M in property damage in the Monte Alto, TX area (ZIP 78538). 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 →