Staples, TX (ZIP 78670) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 300 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Staples is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Staples has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $35.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 7, 2018.
Staples has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2019.
Staples has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
Staples 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 Jul 24, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Staples was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $30.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $5.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78670 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Staples, TX, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Staples (ZIP 78670) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 7, 2018.
Staples 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 Jul 24, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78670 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $30.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.3M in property damage in the Staples, TX area (ZIP 78670). 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 →