Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the San Benito, TX area (ZIP 78586). These include 49 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $242.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 49 recorded incidents (50% 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 $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 1, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (45%) 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 $185.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
San Benito has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 1988.
San Benito 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.
San Benito 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Benito was Flash Flood on Mar 27, 2025, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2020), causing $59M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($46M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78586 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Benito, TX, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.5K in property damage.
Yes, San Benito (ZIP 78586) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $185.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
San Benito has 9 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78586 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 27, 2025. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $242.2M in property damage in the San Benito, TX area (ZIP 78586). 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 →