Government records show 204 natural disaster events affecting the Granbury, TX area (ZIP 76049) — a notably active disaster history. These include 148 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $159.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 158 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Granbury is hailstorms, with 148 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $146.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2013.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (67%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2016.
Granbury has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Granbury has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $676K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
Granbury 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 Aug 17, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Granbury was EF4 Tornado on May 15, 2013, which caused $143M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 27, 1999), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76049 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (148 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Granbury, TX, with 148 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.7M in property damage.
Yes, Granbury (ZIP 76049) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2016.
Granbury has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $146.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76049 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 2013. This event caused $143M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $159.7M in property damage in the Granbury, TX area (ZIP 76049). 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 →