Keene, TX (ZIP 76059) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2012.
Keene has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2015.
Keene has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Keene has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
Keene has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keene was EF1 Tornado on May 16, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 3, 2012), causing $850K in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 3, 2012 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76059 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keene, TX, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Keene (ZIP 76059) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Keene has 15 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76059 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.1M in property damage in the Keene, TX area (ZIP 76059). 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 →