Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 75481 in Sulphur Bluff, TX. These include 26 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2020.
Sulphur Bluff has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 12, 2015.
Sulphur Bluff has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 12, 2015.
Sulphur Bluff 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.
Sulphur Bluff 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.
Sulphur Bluff has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sulphur Bluff was Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2021, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 4, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75481 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sulphur Bluff, TX, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Sulphur Bluff (ZIP 75481) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 12, 2015.
Sulphur Bluff has 3 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 $60K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 12, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75481 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Sulphur Bluff, TX area (ZIP 75481). 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 →