ZIP code 75497, covering Yantis, TX, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Yantis is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Yantis has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Yantis has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Yantis has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2019.
Yantis has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2009.
Yantis 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yantis was EF3 Tornado on May 3, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 4, 2022), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75497 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 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 Yantis, TX, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Yantis (ZIP 75497) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2009.
Yantis has 7 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75497 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Yantis, TX area (ZIP 75497). 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 →