ZIP code 75656, covering Hughes Springs, TX, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (70 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 2020.
Hughes Springs has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hughes Springs was EF2 Tornado on Nov 4, 2022, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 13, 1997), causing $850K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 2025 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75656 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (13 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hughes Springs, TX, with 70 events documented.
Hughes Springs has 31 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75656 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 4, 2022. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Hughes Springs, TX area (ZIP 75656). 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 →