Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Mount Vernon, TX area (ZIP 75457). These include 64 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (64 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $790K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Mount Vernon has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2014.
Mount Vernon has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Mount Vernon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Mount Vernon has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Vernon was Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2021, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 1999), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75457 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Vernon, TX, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Mount Vernon (ZIP 75457) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2005.
Mount Vernon has 12 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 $790K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75457 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2021. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Mount Vernon, TX area (ZIP 75457). 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 →