Government records show 368 natural disaster events affecting the Wichita Falls, TX area (ZIP 76310) — a notably active disaster history. These include 315 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $279.2M. These events have resulted in 55 recorded deaths and 1,873 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (315 total). Of these, 5 (2%) 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 $860K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $276.9M in documented property damage. 51 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2001.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% 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 5 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2000.
Wichita Falls has experienced 4 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2008.
Wichita Falls has experienced 3 floods 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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wichita Falls was EF4 Tornado on Apr 10, 1979, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 42 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 3, 1964), causing $25M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 4, 2004 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76310 has experienced 368 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (315 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (19 events), extreme heat events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita Falls, TX, with 315 events documented. These events have caused a combined $860K in property damage.
Yes, Wichita Falls (ZIP 76310) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2015.
Wichita Falls has 22 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 $276.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76310 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 1979. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 42 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $279.2M in property damage in the Wichita Falls, TX area (ZIP 76310). 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 →