Palestine, TX (ZIP 75801) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 146 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Palestine is hailstorms, with 97 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $244K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $53.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
Palestine has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $15.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2015.
Palestine has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Palestine 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palestine was EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 1987), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 24, 2003 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75801 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 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 Palestine, TX, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $244K in property damage.
Yes, Palestine (ZIP 75801) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Palestine 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 $53.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75801 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.9M in property damage in the Palestine, TX area (ZIP 75801). 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 →