Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Athens, TX area (ZIP 75751). These include 78 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 78 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $948K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Athens has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 25, 2012.
Athens has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $228K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Athens has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athens was EF2 Tornado on Nov 4, 2022, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75751 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athens, TX, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Athens (ZIP 75751) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $948K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Athens 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75751 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 4, 2022. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Athens, TX area (ZIP 75751). 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 →