Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Appleby, TX area (ZIP 75961). These include 87 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 87 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms 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 hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 26, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Appleby has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2024.
Appleby has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 17, 2015.
Appleby has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Appleby has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Appleby was Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2021, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 10, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 19, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75961 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Appleby, TX, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Appleby (ZIP 75961) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 17, 2015.
Appleby has 24 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75961 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2021. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.3M in property damage in the Appleby, TX area (ZIP 75961). 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 →