Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 78543 in Elsa, TX. These include 7 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $128M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 7 recorded incidents (47% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $123M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
Elsa has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Elsa 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.
Elsa 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 Elsa was Flood on Jul 24, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2008), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Oct 13, 2003 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78543 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elsa, TX, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $123M in property damage.
Yes, Elsa (ZIP 78543) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $123M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78543 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 $128M in property damage in the Elsa, TX area (ZIP 78543). 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 →