ZIP code 78638, covering Kingsbury, TX, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 300 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Kingsbury has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Kingsbury has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $38.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Kingsbury has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
Kingsbury has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kingsbury was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $30.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $5.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78638 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingsbury, TX, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $112K in property damage.
Yes, Kingsbury (ZIP 78638) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Kingsbury has 8 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 $32.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78638 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $30.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.3M in property damage in the Kingsbury, TX area (ZIP 78638). 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 →