Liberty Hill, TX (ZIP 78642) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 105 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (105 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $905K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2018.
Liberty Hill has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Liberty Hill has experienced 3 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Liberty Hill has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2011.
Liberty Hill has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberty Hill was Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2025, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 11, 2009), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78642 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty Hill, TX, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Liberty Hill (ZIP 78642) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Liberty Hill has 12 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 $905K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78642 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 5, 2025. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Liberty Hill, TX area (ZIP 78642). 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 →