Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 78583 in Rio Hondo, TX. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 21 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 1, 2025.
Rio Hondo has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2024.
Rio Hondo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
Rio Hondo 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.
Rio Hondo 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.
Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo was Frost/Freeze on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $46M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Feb 3, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Oct 13, 2003 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78583 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rio Hondo, TX, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Yes, Rio Hondo (ZIP 78583) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2024.
Rio Hondo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78583 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 $57.1M in property damage in the Rio Hondo, TX area (ZIP 78583). 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 →