Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 78860 in El Indio, TX. These include 9 earthquakes, 8 hailstorms, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.4M. Across all recorded events, 11 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for El Indio is earthquakes, with 9 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
El Indio has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2016.
El Indio has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 16, 2018.
El Indio has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2007.
El Indio 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 1998.
El Indio 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 May 14, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Indio was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2007, which caused $80M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Aug 24, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78860 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Indio, TX, with 9 events documented.
Yes, El Indio (ZIP 78860) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 1998.
El Indio has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $80.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78860 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2007. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.4M in property damage in the El Indio, TX area (ZIP 78860). 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 →