ZIP code 75473, covering Powderly, TX, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Powderly is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Powderly 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.
Powderly has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $257K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Powderly has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Powderly has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Powderly 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powderly was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $1.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 4, 2022 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75473 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powderly, TX, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $304K in property damage.
Yes, Powderly (ZIP 75473) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $257K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Powderly has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75473 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 $23.7M in property damage in the Powderly, TX area (ZIP 75473). 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 →