Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Gary, TX area (ZIP 75643). These include 54 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gary is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 62% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Gary has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Gary has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Gary 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gary was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 27, 2021), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75643 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (9 events), earthquakes (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gary, TX, with 54 events documented.
Gary has 17 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75643 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Gary, TX area (ZIP 75643). 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 →