Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 75968 in Pineland, TX. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pineland is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2020.
Pineland has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $350K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Pineland 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2021.
Pineland 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.
Pineland 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.
Pineland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pineland was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2021), causing $3.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 30, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75968 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pineland, TX, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Pineland (ZIP 75968) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2021.
Pineland has 8 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75968 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Pineland, TX area (ZIP 75968). 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 →