Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 78950 in New Ulm, TX. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
New Ulm has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 1983.
New Ulm has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2009.
New Ulm has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
New Ulm has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Ulm was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 1950, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 20, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78950 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Ulm, TX, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131K in property damage.
Yes, New Ulm (ZIP 78950) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2009.
New Ulm has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78950 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 1950. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the New Ulm, TX area (ZIP 78950). 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 →