ZIP code 75683, covering Ore City, TX, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (38 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Ore City has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2015.
Ore City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 10, 2018.
Ore City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ore City was EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 4, 2025), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75683 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ore City, TX, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Ore City (ZIP 75683) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2015.
Ore City has 14 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75683 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1987. 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 $4.4M in property damage in the Ore City, TX area (ZIP 75683). 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 →