Cedar Creek, TX (ZIP 78612) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Cedar Creek has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2017.
Cedar Creek has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Cedar Creek has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Cedar Creek 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedar Creek was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $8.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 30, 2015), causing $2.1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78612 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Creek, TX, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Cedar Creek (ZIP 78612) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2017.
Cedar Creek has 5 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78612 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $8.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Cedar Creek, TX area (ZIP 78612). 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 →