Harleton, TX (ZIP 75651) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Harleton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $341K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2015.
Harleton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K 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 Feb 14, 2021.
Harleton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harleton was EF2 Tornado on Apr 1, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 2009), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75651 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harleton, TX, with 57 events documented.
Yes, Harleton (ZIP 75651) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $341K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2015.
Harleton has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75651 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1979. 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 $5.6M in property damage in the Harleton, TX area (ZIP 75651). 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 →