Sumner, TX (ZIP 75486) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 231 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $527K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $32.9M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Sumner 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.
Sumner has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $347K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sumner has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 1996.
Sumner 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 Sumner was EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 13, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75486 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumner, TX, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $527K in property damage.
Yes, Sumner (ZIP 75486) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $347K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sumner has 12 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 $32.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75486 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.8M in property damage in the Sumner, TX area (ZIP 75486). 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 →