Austin, TX (ZIP 78705) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 203 natural disaster events on record. These include 153 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 13 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $415.1M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (153 total). Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $300.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $985.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. 13 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2015.
Austin has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2025.
Austin has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2025.
Austin has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $58.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was 3" Hail on Sep 24, 2023, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2023), causing $55.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78705 has experienced 203 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (153 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme heat events (13 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, TX, with 153 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300.9M in property damage.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 78705) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2025.
Austin has 15 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 $985.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78705 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Sep 24, 2023. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $415.1M in property damage in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78705). 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 →