Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 78576 in Penitas, TX. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has 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 (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2024.
Penitas has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $46.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Penitas has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 3, 2024.
Penitas 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.
Penitas has experienced 4 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.
Penitas 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 Penitas was Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2018, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 31, 2016), causing $10.5M in damages. Flood on Oct 13, 2003 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78576 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 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 Penitas, TX, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $320K in property damage.
Yes, Penitas (ZIP 78576) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Penitas 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 78576 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2018. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.6M in property damage in the Penitas, TX area (ZIP 78576). 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 →