Zcta 78657, TX (ZIP 78657) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $185.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (64 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Zcta 78657 has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $167M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Zcta 78657 has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Zcta 78657 has experienced 2 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Zcta 78657 has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 78657 was Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2007, which caused $137M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Oct 16, 2018), causing $30M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 9, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78657 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 78657, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 78657 (ZIP 78657) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $167M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Zcta 78657 has 4 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78657 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2007. This event caused $137M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $185.2M in property damage in the Zcta 78657, TX area (ZIP 78657). 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 →