Government records show 256 natural disaster events affecting the Ponder, TX area (ZIP 76259) — a notably active disaster history. These include 165 hailstorms, 33 extreme heat events, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $621.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 398 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ponder is hailstorms, with 165 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 $593.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 24, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (91%) 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). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ponder was 4.2" Hail on Apr 3, 2014, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Apr 11, 2016), causing $50M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($16.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76259 has experienced 256 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (165 events), extreme heat events (33 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ponder, TX, with 165 events documented. These events have caused a combined $593.4M in property damage.
Yes, Ponder (ZIP 76259) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Ponder has 11 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76259 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 3, 2014. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $621.5M in property damage in the Ponder, TX area (ZIP 76259). 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 →