ZIP code 78728, covering Austin, TX, has 148 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 122 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $325.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 122 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (9%) 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 $300.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Austin has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Austin 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.
Austin 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.
Austin has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was 4" Hail on Sep 24, 2023, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2023), causing $22.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 30, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78728 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, TX, with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300.2M in property damage.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 78728) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Austin has 13 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78728 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Sep 24, 2023. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $325.7M in property damage in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78728). 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 →