Austin, TX (ZIP 78738) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (59 total). 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 $100.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2018.
Austin 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 $18.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2019.
Austin has experienced 5 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 1998.
Austin 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 Austin was 2" Hail on Mar 25, 2005, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 27, 1997), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Oct 16, 2018 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78738 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, TX, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.1M in property damage.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 78738) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2019.
Austin has 5 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 $15.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78738 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 $138.7M in property damage in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78738). 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 →