Federal records document 172 natural disaster events in the Newcastle, TX area (ZIP 76372). These include 144 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newcastle is hailstorms, with 144 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (6%) 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 $536K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2000.
Newcastle has experienced 7 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $413K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2015.
Newcastle has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2012.
Newcastle 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 Jul 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcastle was EF1 Tornado on Oct 2, 1998, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 12, 1993), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76372 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcastle, TX, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $536K in property damage.
Newcastle has 17 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76372 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 2, 1998. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Newcastle, TX area (ZIP 76372). 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 →