ZIP code 78629, covering Gonzales, TX, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. A total of 203 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 51 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2003.
Gonzales has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 1, 2024.
Gonzales has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2015.
Gonzales has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gonzales was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 6, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78629 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (11 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gonzales, TX, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $220K in property damage.
Yes, Gonzales (ZIP 78629) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2015.
Gonzales has 11 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78629 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Gonzales, TX area (ZIP 78629). 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 →