ZIP code 75491, covering Whitewright, TX, has 138 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 106 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Whitewright is hailstorms, with 106 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $323K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2006.
Whitewright has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Whitewright has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2023.
Whitewright has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $910K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2024.
Whitewright has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitewright was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 6, 1955), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75491 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitewright, TX, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $323K in property damage.
Yes, Whitewright (ZIP 75491) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2023.
Whitewright has 15 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75491 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Whitewright, TX area (ZIP 75491). 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 →