Forreston, TX (ZIP 76041) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (57% 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2023.
Forreston has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2015.
Forreston has experienced 4 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
Forreston has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Forreston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Forreston has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forreston was 3" Hail on Apr 9, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 26, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 3, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76041 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forreston, TX, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Forreston (ZIP 76041) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2024.
Forreston has 4 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76041 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Apr 9, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Forreston, TX area (ZIP 76041). 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 →