ZIP code 78620, covering Dripping Springs, TX, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Dripping Springs has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $28.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2019.
Dripping Springs has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2018.
Dripping Springs 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.
Dripping Springs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dripping Springs was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1997, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 3" Hail (May 9, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Oct 16, 2018 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78620 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dripping Springs, TX, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Dripping Springs (ZIP 78620) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2019.
Dripping Springs has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78620 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1997. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.6M in property damage in the Dripping Springs, TX area (ZIP 78620). 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 →