With 238 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 76255 in Nocona, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 187 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (187 total). Of these, 7 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $526K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Nocona has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 1999.
Nocona 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $16.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nocona was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $16.8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Apr 5, 2003), causing $4M 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 76255 has experienced 238 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (187 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nocona, TX, with 187 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Nocona (ZIP 76255) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Nocona 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76255 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $16.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Nocona, TX area (ZIP 76255). 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 →