Chester, TX (ZIP 75936) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $190.5M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Chester is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
Chester has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 14, 2019.
Chester has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Chester has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Chester has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
Chester has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $45M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2017, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 28, 2017), causing $60M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2008 also caused significant damage ($45M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75936 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, TX, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 75936) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 14, 2019.
Chester has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75936 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 29, 2017. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $190.5M in property damage in the Chester, TX area (ZIP 75936). 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 →