Johnson City, TX (ZIP 78636) has experienced 118 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 95 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (95 total). Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Johnson City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2019.
Johnson City has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Johnson City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Johnson City was EF2 Tornado on Aug 10, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 6.1" Hail (May 9, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78636 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnson City, TX, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Johnson City (ZIP 78636) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $208K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2019.
Johnson City has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78636 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 10, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.7M in property damage in the Johnson City, TX area (ZIP 78636). 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 →