Manchaca, TX (ZIP 78652) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Manchaca is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Manchaca has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $118.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Manchaca has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Manchaca has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2013.
Manchaca has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchaca was Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 30, 2015), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Oct 17, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78652 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchaca, TX, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Manchaca (ZIP 78652) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Manchaca has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78652 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2013. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120.6M in property damage in the Manchaca, TX area (ZIP 78652). 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 →