ZIP code 78884, covering Utopia, TX, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $70K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 46 recorded incidents (90% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Utopia has experienced 3 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.
Utopia 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.
Utopia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Utopia was EF1 Tornado on Mar 27, 1999, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78884 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Utopia, TX, with 46 events documented.
Utopia has 3 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 78884 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1999. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70K in property damage in the Utopia, TX area (ZIP 78884). 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 →