Cross Plains, TX (ZIP 76443) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 76 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $527K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2024.
Cross Plains has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Cross Plains has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Cross Plains has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2005.
Cross Plains has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cross Plains was 2.8" Hail on Jun 16, 1997, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 29, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76443 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cross Plains, TX, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $527K in property damage.
Yes, Cross Plains (ZIP 76443) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2005.
Cross Plains has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76443 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 1997. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Cross Plains, TX area (ZIP 76443). 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 →