ZIP code 75755, covering Big Sandy, TX, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (71 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Big Sandy has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Big Sandy 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Sandy was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 1, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 2022 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75755 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Sandy, TX, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Big Sandy has 16 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75755 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Big Sandy, TX area (ZIP 75755). 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 →