ZIP code 75662, covering Kilgore, TX, has 168 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 117 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 4 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 28, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K 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 Apr 12, 2022.
Kilgore has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2013.
Kilgore has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $433K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Kilgore has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K 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 Jan 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kilgore was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 1999, which caused $19M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 4, 1999), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 30, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75662 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kilgore, TX, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Kilgore (ZIP 75662) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2013.
Kilgore has 30 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75662 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1999. This event caused $19M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Kilgore, TX area (ZIP 75662). 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 →