Olmito, TX (ZIP 78575) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Olmito is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 1, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2024.
Olmito has experienced 6 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1997.
Olmito has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2018.
Olmito has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Olmito has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olmito was Frost/Freeze on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $46M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2018), causing $5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Feb 3, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78575 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olmito, TX, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Olmito (ZIP 78575) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2024.
Olmito has 6 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78575 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $46M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.1M in property damage in the Olmito, TX area (ZIP 78575). 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 →