Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Wolfe City, TX area (ZIP 75496). These include 61 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (61 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Wolfe City has experienced 9 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2019.
Wolfe City 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.
Wolfe City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Wolfe City 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 Wolfe City was Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 23, 2024), causing $1.8M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75496 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolfe City, TX, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wolfe City (ZIP 75496) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $795K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2019.
Wolfe City has 21 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 $332.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75496 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Wolfe City, TX area (ZIP 75496). 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 →