Federal records document 187 natural disaster events in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78721). These include 136 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 13 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $674.4M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Austin is hailstorms, with 136 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $300.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $250.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 25, 2012.
There have been 13 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 7% 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, 5 (50%) 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 $15.1M 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 7 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 EF2 Tornado (Aug 10, 1980), causing $250M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($55.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78721 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme heat events (13 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, TX, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300.4M in property damage.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 78721) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.1M 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 $250.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 25, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78721 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 $674.4M in property damage in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78721). 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 →