ZIP code 78881, covering Sabinal, TX, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Sabinal 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Sabinal has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 1999.
Sabinal has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2020.
Sabinal has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Sabinal has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sabinal was Flood on Oct 28, 1996, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 23, 1998), causing $810K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78881 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sabinal, TX, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Sabinal (ZIP 78881) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Sabinal has 5 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78881 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 1996. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.4M in property damage in the Sabinal, TX area (ZIP 78881). 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 →