Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the San Juan, TX area (ZIP 78589). These include 35 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
San Juan has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $89.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
San Juan has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
San Juan has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2011.
San Juan 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.
San Juan has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Juan was Flash Flood on Oct 24, 2015, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2015), causing $23M in damages. Flood on Oct 13, 2003 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78589 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Juan, TX, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, San Juan (ZIP 78589) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $89.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
San Juan has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78589 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 24, 2015. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $96.7M in property damage in the San Juan, TX area (ZIP 78589). 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 →