With 301 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 76384 in Vernon, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 242 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 84 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vernon is hailstorms, with 242 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $4.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (30%) 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 $31.3M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $178K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2022.
Vernon 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.
Vernon 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 Vernon was EF4 Tornado on Apr 10, 1979, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 27, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76384 has experienced 301 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (242 events), tornadoes (37 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (4 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 Vernon, TX, with 242 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5K in property damage.
Vernon has 37 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 $31.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76384 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 1979. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Vernon, TX area (ZIP 76384). 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 →