ZIP code 76238, covering Era, TX, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $97.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 113 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Era is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $186.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $29M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $66.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Era has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $307K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Era 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Era was EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1994, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 18, 2007), causing $28M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 25, 2024 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76238 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Era, TX, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $186.5K in property damage.
Yes, Era (ZIP 76238) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2024.
Era has 13 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 $66.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76238 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1994. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $97.1M in property damage in the Era, TX area (ZIP 76238). 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 →