ZIP code 75686, covering Pittsburg, TX, has 133 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (98 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Pittsburg has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Pittsburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2011.
Pittsburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsburg was EF3 Tornado on Nov 4, 2022, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 13, 1997), causing $850K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 2025 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75686 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsburg, TX, with 98 events documented.
Yes, Pittsburg (ZIP 75686) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Pittsburg has 26 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75686 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 4, 2022. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Pittsburg, TX area (ZIP 75686). 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 →