Ellinger, TX (ZIP 78938) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 3 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Ellinger has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2016.
Ellinger has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 1971.
Ellinger has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellinger was Flash Flood on Apr 18, 2016, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78938 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellinger, TX, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Ellinger (ZIP 78938) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2016.
Ellinger has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78938 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2016. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Ellinger, TX area (ZIP 78938). 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 →