San Augustine, TX (ZIP 75972) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (55 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (25%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
San Augustine has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
San Augustine has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2019.
San Augustine has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
San Augustine 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Augustine was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2021), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 30, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75972 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (8 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Augustine, TX, with 55 events documented.
Yes, San Augustine (ZIP 75972) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
San Augustine has 28 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75972 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.1M in property damage in the San Augustine, TX area (ZIP 75972). 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 →