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78599 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (78599)

this area, (ZIP 78599) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $210.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $205.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2025.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

❄️ Blizzards

this area has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2018.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Jul 24, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 24, 2019), causing $31M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($25M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (78599)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78599 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 78599?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 78599 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 78599) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78599 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 78599?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $210.8M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 78599). 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 →

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