ZIP code 78539, covering Edinburg, TX, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $294.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Edinburg is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $201M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Edinburg has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $87.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
Edinburg has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Edinburg 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.
Edinburg has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2007.
Edinburg 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 Edinburg was 2.8" Hail on Mar 29, 2012, which caused $201M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 27, 2025), causing $52M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2015 also caused significant damage ($23M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78539 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (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 Edinburg, TX, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $201M in property damage.
Yes, Edinburg (ZIP 78539) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
Edinburg has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78539 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 $294.4M in property damage in the Edinburg, TX area (ZIP 78539). 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 →