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78962 Weimar, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Weimar, TX (78962)

ZIP code 78962, covering Weimar, TX, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 37 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $331K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2021.

🌊 Floods

Weimar has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2016.

❄️ Blizzards

Weimar has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Weimar has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

Weimar has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 1998.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Weimar was EF1 Tornado on Jan 14, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2016), causing $2.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Weimar, TX (78962)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78962 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 78962?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weimar, TX, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $331K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 78962 (Weimar) prone to flooding?

Yes, Weimar (ZIP 78962) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2016.

Has Weimar (78962) ever been hit by a tornado?

Weimar has 18 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Weimar, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78962 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 14, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 78962?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.3M in property damage in the Weimar, TX area (ZIP 78962). 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 →

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