Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Simms, TX area (ZIP 75574). These include 59 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Simms is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 74% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Simms has experienced 4 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 Apr 13, 2022.
Simms has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2022.
Simms 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Simms was EF3 Tornado on Nov 4, 2022, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 21, 2018), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75574 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Simms, TX, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $880K in property damage.
Simms has 14 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75574 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 4, 2022. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Simms, TX area (ZIP 75574). 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 →