Federal records document 120 natural disaster events in the Blue Ridge, TX area (ZIP 75424). These include 72 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (72 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (72%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2024.
Blue Ridge has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Blue Ridge has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2024.
Blue Ridge 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Ridge was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 23, 2024), causing $1.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 9, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75424 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), blizzards (18 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Ridge, TX, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Blue Ridge (ZIP 75424) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2009.
Blue Ridge has 14 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75424 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Blue Ridge, TX area (ZIP 75424). 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 →