Government records show 202 natural disaster events affecting the Sulphur Springs, TX area (ZIP 75482) — a notably active disaster history. These include 139 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sulphur Springs is hailstorms, with 139 recorded events making up 69% 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $29.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $224K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
Sulphur Springs has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
Sulphur Springs 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 $3M 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 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sulphur Springs was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 15, 2023, which caused $29M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 6, 2003), causing $10M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75482 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (9 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sulphur Springs, TX, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Sulphur Springs (ZIP 75482) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $224K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
Sulphur Springs has 20 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75482 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 15, 2023. This event caused $29M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.8M in property damage in the Sulphur Springs, TX area (ZIP 75482). 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 →