ZIP code 76457, covering Hico, TX, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (96 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $357K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Hico 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 $613K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2013.
Hico has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2024.
Hico has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hico was Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 26, 2007), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 19, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76457 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hico, TX, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $357K in property damage.
Yes, Hico (ZIP 76457) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2024.
Hico has 12 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76457 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Hico, TX area (ZIP 76457). 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 →