Smithland, TX (ZIP 75657) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 258 natural disaster events on record. These include 187 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 187 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Smithland has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2015.
Smithland has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 18, 2025.
Smithland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithland was EF2 Tornado on Apr 1, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 13, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75657 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (187 events), tornadoes (40 events), severe wind events (20 events), floods (8 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithland, TX, with 187 events documented.
Yes, Smithland (ZIP 75657) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2015.
Smithland has 40 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75657 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 $10.2M in property damage in the Smithland, TX area (ZIP 75657). 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 →