ZIP code 78734, covering Lakeway, TX, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 13 extreme heat events, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $187.9M. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 13% 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.
Lakeway has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2017.
Lakeway has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 1998.
Lakeway has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 16, 2018.
Lakeway 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 Lakeway was 2" Hail on Mar 25, 2005, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2023), causing $55.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1997 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78734 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), extreme heat events (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeway, TX, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lakeway (ZIP 78734) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 16, 2018.
Lakeway has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78734 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Mar 25, 2005. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $187.9M in property damage in the Lakeway, TX area (ZIP 78734). 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 →