With 275 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 76360 in Electra, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 236 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Electra is hailstorms, with 236 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (3%) 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 $361.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2020.
Electra has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Electra has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Electra has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 12, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Electra was EF2 Tornado on Apr 10, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 20, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76360 has experienced 275 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (236 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Electra, TX, with 236 events documented. These events have caused a combined $361.8K in property damage.
Electra has 25 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76360 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Electra, TX area (ZIP 76360). 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 →