Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 78598 in Port Mansfield, TX. These include 6 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $264.5M.
With 6 recorded incidents (38% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $44.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Port Mansfield has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2017.
Port Mansfield 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 $43.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Port Mansfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Port Mansfield has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $176.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
Port Mansfield has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Mansfield was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Jul 25, 2020, which caused $176.8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Feb 14, 2021), causing $42.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 25, 2020 also caused significant damage ($42.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78598 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Mansfield, TX, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44.2M in property damage.
Yes, Port Mansfield (ZIP 78598) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78598 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Jul 25, 2020. This event caused $176.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $264.5M in property damage in the Port Mansfield, TX area (ZIP 78598). 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 →