Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 78648 in Luling, TX. These include 33 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. A total of 203 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (33 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
Luling has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $60.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Luling has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $19.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Luling 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 Luling 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. Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78648 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luling, TX, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Luling (ZIP 78648) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Luling has 10 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 $60.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78648 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 $19.8M in property damage in the Luling, TX area (ZIP 78648). 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 →