ZIP code 78956, covering Schulenburg, TX, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $948K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2021.
Schulenburg has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $390K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2015.
Schulenburg 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.
Schulenburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schulenburg was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2012, which caused $500K 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 78956 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schulenburg, TX, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Schulenburg (ZIP 78956) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $390K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2015.
Schulenburg has 20 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 $948K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78956 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2012. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Schulenburg, TX area (ZIP 78956). 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 →