ZIP code 75440, covering Emory, TX, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Emory is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Emory has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $529K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Emory has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Emory has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2022.
Emory 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 $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emory was EF2 Tornado on Apr 29, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 4, 2022), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75440 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emory, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $870K in property damage.
Yes, Emory (ZIP 75440) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $529K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Emory 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75440 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 29, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Emory, TX area (ZIP 75440). 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 →