Wells, TX (ZIP 75976) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 11 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Wells has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Wells has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Wells 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.
Wells 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.
Wells has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells was Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2021, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 6, 2003), causing $2.5M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75976 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells, TX, with 11 events documented.
Wells has 8 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75976 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Wells, TX area (ZIP 75976). 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 →