With 216 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 76252 in Muenster, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 168 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.8M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 131 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (168 total). Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $718.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $69.2M in documented property damage. 13 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 5% 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.
Muenster has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
Muenster has experienced 5 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 Jun 15, 2023.
Muenster 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 Muenster was EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1994, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 25, 2024), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Apr 29, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76252 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muenster, TX, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $718.5K in property damage.
Yes, Muenster (ZIP 76252) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
Muenster has 23 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 $69.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76252 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 $77.8M in property damage in the Muenster, TX area (ZIP 76252). 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 →