ZIP code 75692, covering Waskom, TX, has 161 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 99 hailstorms, 44 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (99 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (11%) 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 $22.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Waskom has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Waskom has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Waskom has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K 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 Feb 14, 2021.
Waskom has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waskom was EF2 Tornado on Apr 9, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 14, 2008), causing $7M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75692 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (44 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waskom, TX, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Waskom (ZIP 75692) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Waskom has 44 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 $22.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75692 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Waskom, TX area (ZIP 75692). 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 →