Wichita Falls, TX (ZIP 76305) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 475 natural disaster events on record. These include 403 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 30 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 191 injuries.
With 403 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (1%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (28%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.6M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2020.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Wichita Falls has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 26, 2018.
Wichita Falls has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wichita Falls was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1964, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2008), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1962 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76305 has experienced 475 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (403 events), tornadoes (32 events), severe wind events (30 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita Falls, TX, with 403 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wichita Falls (ZIP 76305) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 26, 2018.
Wichita Falls has 32 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76305 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1964. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.1M in property damage in the Wichita Falls, TX area (ZIP 76305). 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 →