La Blanca, TX (ZIP 78558) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 2 extreme cold events, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 3 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
La Blanca 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.
La Blanca has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
La Blanca 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.
La Blanca has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Blanca 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. Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78558 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Blanca, TX, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, La Blanca (ZIP 78558) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78558 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 $16.6M in property damage in the La Blanca, TX area (ZIP 78558). 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 →