ZIP code 76253, covering Myra, TX, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Myra is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $307K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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.
Myra has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1972.
Myra 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.
Myra has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2015.
Myra has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Myra was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 18, 2011, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76253 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myra, TX, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $307K in property damage.
Yes, Myra (ZIP 76253) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2015.
Myra has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76253 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 18, 2011. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Myra, TX area (ZIP 76253). 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 →