With 204 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 75661 in Karnack, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 149 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Karnack is hailstorms, with 149 recorded events making up 73% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $14.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Karnack has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Karnack has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 18, 2025.
Karnack has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Karnack 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Karnack was EF2 Tornado on Apr 9, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (May 3, 2000), causing $8M in damages. Flash Flood on May 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75661 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (149 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Karnack, TX, with 149 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Karnack (ZIP 75661) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Karnack has 33 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 $14.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75661 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Karnack, TX area (ZIP 75661). 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 →