Carrizo Springs, TX (ZIP 78834) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Carrizo Springs is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Carrizo Springs has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2005.
Carrizo Springs 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.
Carrizo Springs has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 1971.
Carrizo Springs has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
Carrizo Springs 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrizo Springs was Flood on Oct 29, 1996, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Apr 4, 2004), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78834 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrizo Springs, TX, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $515K in property damage.
Yes, Carrizo Springs (ZIP 78834) 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.
Carrizo Springs has 3 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78834 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 $20.7M in property damage in the Carrizo Springs, TX area (ZIP 78834). 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 →