Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Tatum, TX area (ZIP 75691). These include 66 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tatum is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2023.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Tatum has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Tatum has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tatum was EF2 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 6, 2003), causing $2.3M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 31, 2005 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75691 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tatum, TX, with 66 events documented.
Tatum 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 $12.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75691 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 2000. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Tatum, TX area (ZIP 75691). 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 →