Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Ector, TX area (ZIP 75439). These include 64 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Ector has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Ector has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $778K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Ector has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 May 12, 2024.
Ector has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ector was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75439 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ector, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, Ector (ZIP 75439) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2024.
Ector has 15 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75439 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Ector, TX area (ZIP 75439). 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 →