Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Byers, TX area (ZIP 76357). These include 55 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Byers is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 77% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
Byers has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $539.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Byers has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $308K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2010.
Byers has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Byers was 1.8" Hail on Apr 21, 1996, which caused $380K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 27, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76357 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Byers, TX, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $635K in property damage.
Yes, Byers (ZIP 76357) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2003.
Byers has 10 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 $539.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76357 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 21, 1996. This event caused $380K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Byers, TX area (ZIP 76357). 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 →