ZIP code 78749, covering Austin, TX, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 13 extreme heat events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $171.9M. These events have resulted in 29 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 14% 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 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $113.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
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.
Austin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2013.
Austin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2023), causing $55.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 30, 2015 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78749 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), extreme heat events (13 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, TX, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 78749) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $113.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Austin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78749 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2013. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $171.9M in property damage in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78749). 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 →