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75683 Ore City, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ore City, TX (75683)

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 — Primary Hazard

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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

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.

🌊 Floods

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.

💨 Severe wind events

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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

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.

Notable Events

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ore City, TX (75683)?

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.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 75683?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ore City, TX, with 38 events documented.

Is ZIP code 75683 (Ore City) prone to flooding?

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.

Has Ore City (75683) ever been hit by a tornado?

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.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ore City, TX?

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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 75683?

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 →

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