Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 78570 in Mercedes, TX. These include 21 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $281.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (21 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (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 $275.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Mercedes has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
Mercedes 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.
Mercedes 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mercedes was Flood on Jul 24, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2020), causing $59M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($35M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78570 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mercedes, TX, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Mercedes (ZIP 78570) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78570 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $281.5M in property damage in the Mercedes, TX area (ZIP 78570). 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 →