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78871 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (78871)

Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 78871 in this area, . These include 26 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 2 (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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2016.

🌊 Floods

this area 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.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area 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.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Winter Storm on Jan 7, 1997, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 11, 1997), causing $1M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (78871)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78871 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 78871?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 78871 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 78871) 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78871 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 78871?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 78871). 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 →

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