Carthage, TX (ZIP 75633) has experienced 164 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 107 hailstorms, 43 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 107 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (21%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $43.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Carthage has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Carthage has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 9, 1981.
Carthage has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carthage was EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 2011), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75633 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), tornadoes (43 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carthage, TX, with 107 events documented.
Yes, Carthage (ZIP 75633) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2009.
Carthage has 43 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $43.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75633 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.2M in property damage in the Carthage, TX area (ZIP 75633). 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 →