ZIP code 78656, covering Maxwell, TX, has 114 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 86 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $133.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 129 injuries.
With 86 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $827K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2020.
Maxwell 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 $93.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 7, 2018.
Maxwell has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 13, 2007.
Maxwell 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maxwell was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $50.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $30.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 10, 1980 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78656 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maxwell, TX, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $827K in property damage.
Yes, Maxwell (ZIP 78656) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $93.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 7, 2018.
Maxwell has 8 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 13, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78656 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $50.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $133.2M in property damage in the Maxwell, TX area (ZIP 78656). 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 →