Uvalde, TX (ZIP 78801) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 121 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (121 total). Of these, 7 (6%) 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 $332K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Uvalde 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2018.
Uvalde has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2006.
Uvalde has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2020.
Uvalde has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Uvalde has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Uvalde was Flood on Oct 28, 1996, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 19, 2006), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 19, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78801 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Uvalde, TX, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $332K in property damage.
Yes, Uvalde (ZIP 78801) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2018.
Uvalde has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78801 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 1996. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Uvalde, TX area (ZIP 78801). 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 →