Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 75856 in Pennington, TX. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 4 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
Pennington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
Pennington has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
Pennington 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 $256K 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 15, 2021.
Pennington has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pennington was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 25, 2012), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75856 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pennington, TX, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Pennington has 3 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 $760K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 25, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75856 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.1M in property damage in the Pennington, TX area (ZIP 75856). 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 →