Olney, TX (ZIP 76374) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 208 natural disaster events on record. These include 166 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 115 injuries.
With 166 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (5%) 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 $558K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2000.
Olney 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.
Olney has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $273K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2012.
Olney has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $65.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2015.
Olney 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 Olney was EF4 Tornado on May 18, 1951, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 14, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76374 has experienced 208 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (166 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olney, TX, with 166 events documented. These events have caused a combined $558K in property damage.
Yes, Olney (ZIP 76374) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2015.
Olney has 21 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76374 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 1951. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Olney, TX area (ZIP 76374). 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 →