Barnum, TX (ZIP 75939) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barnum is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 23, 2004.
Barnum has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $145.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Barnum has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
Barnum has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Barnum 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnum was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 29, 2017), causing $85M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2017 also caused significant damage ($60M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75939 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnum, TX, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $89K in property damage.
Yes, Barnum (ZIP 75939) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Barnum has 11 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75939 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254.1M in property damage in the Barnum, TX area (ZIP 75939). 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 →