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78674 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (78674)

ZIP code 78674, covering this area, , has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 48 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2009.

❄️ Blizzards

this area has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $22.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2017.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2010.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023, which caused $22.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 27, 2009), causing $1M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (78674)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78674 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 78674?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 48 events documented.

Is ZIP code 78674 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 78674) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2010.

Has this area (78674) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 7 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2009.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78674 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2023. This event caused $22.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 78674?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 78674). 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 →

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