Hemphill, TX (ZIP 75948) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $290.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hemphill is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 28, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (94%) 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 $269.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2016.
Hemphill 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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2024.
Hemphill has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Hemphill has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hemphill was Flood on Mar 10, 2016, which caused $86M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2016 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75948 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hemphill, TX, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Hemphill (ZIP 75948) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $269.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2016.
Hemphill has 18 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75948 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 2016. This event caused $86M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $290.3M in property damage in the Hemphill, TX area (ZIP 75948). 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 →