Mc Dade, TX (ZIP 78650) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $885K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 19 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Mc Dade has experienced 3 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 1994.
Mc Dade has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Mc Dade has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Dade was Winter Weather on Feb 1, 2023, which caused $370K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 7, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78650 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Dade, TX, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Mc Dade has 3 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 $510K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78650 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Feb 1, 2023. This event caused $370K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $885K in property damage in the Mc Dade, TX area (ZIP 78650). 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 →