Quitman, TX (ZIP 75783) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Quitman is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $524K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Quitman has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $308K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
Quitman has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2019.
Quitman has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Quitman 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 Quitman was EF3 Tornado on May 3, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 11, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75783 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quitman, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $524K in property damage.
Yes, Quitman (ZIP 75783) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $308K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
Quitman has 13 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75783 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1979. 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Quitman, TX area (ZIP 75783). 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 →