Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Huntington, TX area (ZIP 75949). These include 38 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2017.
Huntington 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.
Huntington has experienced 5 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.
Huntington has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2014.
Huntington 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huntington was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 10, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75949 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntington, TX, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Huntington (ZIP 75949) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2014.
Huntington has 13 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75949 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 $7.8M in property damage in the Huntington, TX area (ZIP 75949). 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 →