Ledbetter, TX (ZIP 78946) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (27 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2002.
Ledbetter has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Ledbetter has experienced 3 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 $10M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2016.
Ledbetter has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Ledbetter 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 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ledbetter was Flash Flood on May 26, 2016, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 30, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78946 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ledbetter, TX, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Ledbetter (ZIP 78946) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2016.
Ledbetter has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78946 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2016. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Ledbetter, TX area (ZIP 78946). 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 →