Asherton, TX (ZIP 78827) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 3 extreme heat events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 19 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Asherton has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2000.
Asherton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 1996.
Asherton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Asherton was Flood on Oct 29, 1996, which caused $20M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78827 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), extreme heat events (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Asherton, TX, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Asherton (ZIP 78827) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78827 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 1996. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Asherton, TX area (ZIP 78827). 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 →