La Joya, TX (ZIP 78560) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for La Joya is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2024.
La Joya has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $24.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
La Joya has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 3, 2024.
La Joya has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1980.
La Joya has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
La Joya 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Joya was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2016, which caused $10.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 13, 2003), causing $9M in damages. Flood on Jul 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78560 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Joya, TX, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, La Joya (ZIP 78560) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
La Joya has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78560 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 2016. This event caused $10.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the La Joya, TX area (ZIP 78560). 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 →