Government records show 219 natural disaster events affecting the Longview, TX area (ZIP 75605) — a notably active disaster history. These include 156 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (156 total). 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
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 EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 1, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 9, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75605 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (156 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Longview, TX, with 156 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Longview (ZIP 75605) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $660K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2015.
Longview has 29 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75605 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Longview, TX area (ZIP 75605). 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 →