Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Buda, TX area (ZIP 78610). These include 68 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $236.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Buda is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $232.1M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Buda has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2001.
Buda has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2019.
Buda has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buda was Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 24, 2015), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Aug 26, 2017 also caused significant damage ($12.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78610 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buda, TX, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Buda (ZIP 78610) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $232.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Buda has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78610 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2013. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $236.9M in property damage in the Buda, TX area (ZIP 78610). 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 →