ZIP code 78542, covering this area, , has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $295.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $201M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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.
this area has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
this area has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2007.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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 78542 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), wildfires (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 this area, , with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $201M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 78542) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
this area has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78542 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 $295.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 78542). 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 →