La Pryor, TX (ZIP 78872) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 24 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
La Pryor 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 1998.
La Pryor has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 1972.
La Pryor has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Pryor was Flood on Oct 28, 1996, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 23, 1998), causing $110K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78872 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Pryor, TX, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, La Pryor (ZIP 78872) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 1998.
La Pryor has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78872 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 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 $20.3M in property damage in the La Pryor, TX area (ZIP 78872). 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 →