Government records show 218 natural disaster events affecting the Leander, TX area (ZIP 78641) — a notably active disaster history. These include 181 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $261.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 181 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (5%) 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 $160.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $71.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2018.
Leander has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Leander has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $22.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Leander has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2017.
Leander has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leander was 3" Hail on Mar 25, 2009, which caused $160M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 1997), causing $70M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($22.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78641 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (181 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leander, TX, with 181 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160.7M in property damage.
Yes, Leander (ZIP 78641) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Leander has 21 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 $71.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78641 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Mar 25, 2009. This event caused $160M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $261.9M in property damage in the Leander, TX area (ZIP 78641). 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 →