Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 78549 in Hargill, TX. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2012.
Hargill has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
Hargill 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.
Hargill has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Hargill 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.
Hargill has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hargill was Flood on Oct 13, 2003, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Feb 3, 2011), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78549 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hargill, TX, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Hargill (ZIP 78549) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M 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 78549 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 13, 2003. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Hargill, TX area (ZIP 78549). 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 →