Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 75470 in Petty, TX. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Petty is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2023.
Petty has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Petty has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Petty has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2023.
Petty 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Petty has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petty was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 4, 2022), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75470 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petty, TX, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Petty (ZIP 75470) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Petty has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75470 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Petty, TX area (ZIP 75470). 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 →