Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Longview, TX area (ZIP 75604). These include 133 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Longview is hailstorms, with 133 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Longview has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2013.
Longview has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $433K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Longview has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $250K 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 Jan 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Longview was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 1, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75604 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (133 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Longview, TX, with 133 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Longview (ZIP 75604) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2013.
Longview has 23 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75604 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1988. 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 $16.4M in property damage in the Longview, TX area (ZIP 75604). 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 →