Comstock, TX (ZIP 78837) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Comstock is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Comstock has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2014.
Comstock 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 1997.
Comstock has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2010.
Comstock has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 1982.
Comstock has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Comstock was Winter Storm on Jan 7, 1997, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 12, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 11, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78837 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Comstock, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Comstock (ZIP 78837) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2014.
Comstock has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78837 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1997. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Comstock, TX area (ZIP 78837). 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 →