Waelder, TX (ZIP 78959) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. A total of 201 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (70% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Waelder has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 1973.
Waelder 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 13, 1998.
Waelder has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waelder was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78959 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waelder, TX, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33K in property damage.
Yes, Waelder (ZIP 78959) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 13, 1998.
Waelder has 5 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 $75.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78959 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Waelder, TX area (ZIP 78959). 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 →