Laughlin A F B, TX (ZIP 78840) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 170 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Laughlin A F B is hailstorms, with 170 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (8%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2004.
Laughlin A F B has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2010.
Laughlin A F B has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2020.
Laughlin A F B 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.
Laughlin A F B 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laughlin A F B was 4" Hail on Apr 11, 2020, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 7, 1997), causing $5.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 16, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78840 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laughlin A F B, TX, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Yes, Laughlin A F B (ZIP 78840) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2010.
Laughlin A F B has 16 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78840 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Apr 11, 2020. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.9M in property damage in the Laughlin A F B, TX area (ZIP 78840). 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 →