Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 78563 in Linn, TX. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Linn is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
Linn has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1994.
Linn 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2015.
Linn 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.
Linn 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.
Linn 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 May 8, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linn 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 May 11, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78563 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linn, TX, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Linn (ZIP 78563) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2015.
Linn has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78563 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 $16.8M in property damage in the Linn, TX area (ZIP 78563). 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 →