Leakey, TX (ZIP 78873) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 93 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $685K. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Leakey is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Leakey has experienced 2 floods 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 $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2007.
Leakey has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2020.
Leakey has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leakey was Flood on Aug 23, 1998, which caused $510K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78873 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leakey, TX, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Leakey (ZIP 78873) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2007.
Leakey has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78873 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 1998. This event caused $510K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $685K in property damage in the Leakey, TX area (ZIP 78873). 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 →