Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 75944 in Etoile, TX. These include 12 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 5 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (39% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Etoile has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Etoile has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 8 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 24, 2010.
Etoile has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2017.
Etoile has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Etoile has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Etoile was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 30, 2002), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75944 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Etoile, TX, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Etoile has 12 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75944 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Etoile, TX area (ZIP 75944). 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 →