Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Wimberley, TX area (ZIP 78676). These include 64 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $260.2M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wimberley is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (8%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $220.3M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2019.
Wimberley has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 2017.
Wimberley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Wimberley 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wimberley was Flash Flood on May 24, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 24, 2015), causing $100M 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 78676 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wimberley, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Wimberley (ZIP 78676) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2019.
Wimberley has 9 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78676 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 24, 2015. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $260.2M in property damage in the Wimberley, TX area (ZIP 78676). 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 →