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75938 Rockland, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Rockland, TX (75938)

ZIP code 75938, covering Rockland, TX, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 14, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Rockland has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $785K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

Rockland has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

Rockland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Rockland 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Rockland was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2016 also caused significant damage ($700K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Rockland, TX (75938)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75938 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 75938?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockland, TX, with 25 events documented.

Is ZIP code 75938 (Rockland) prone to flooding?

Yes, Rockland (ZIP 75938) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 14, 2019.

Has Rockland (75938) ever been hit by a tornado?

Rockland has 8 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 $785K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Rockland, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75938 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2008. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 75938?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.8M in property damage in the Rockland, TX area (ZIP 75938). 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 →

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