Grulla, TX (ZIP 78548) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 12 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 3, 2024.
Grulla has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2007.
Grulla has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2022.
Grulla has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 1996.
Grulla has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grulla was Flood on Jul 9, 2010, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 13, 2003), causing $7M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 3, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78548 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (12 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grulla, TX, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Grulla (ZIP 78548) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78548 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 9, 2010. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Grulla, TX area (ZIP 78548). 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 →