Government records show 240 natural disaster events affecting the Watauga, TX area (ZIP 76148) — a notably active disaster history. These include 154 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 18 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $439.2M. These events have resulted in 77 recorded deaths and 795 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Watauga is hailstorms, with 154 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $358.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (74%) 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 $34.2M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 50 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 17, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $30.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Watauga has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watauga was 2.2" Hail on Apr 28, 2021, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Apr 28, 2021), causing $40M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Apr 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76148 has experienced 240 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (154 events), blizzards (27 events), extreme heat events (18 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watauga, TX, with 154 events documented. These events have caused a combined $358.7M in property damage.
Yes, Watauga (ZIP 76148) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2024.
Watauga 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76148 was 2.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 28, 2021. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $439.2M in property damage in the Watauga, TX area (ZIP 76148). 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 →