ZIP code 76460, covering Loving, TX, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 6 (8%) 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 $286K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Loving has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $752K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1997.
Loving 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.
Loving has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2010.
Loving 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 Loving was EF2 Tornado on Oct 30, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 6, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76460 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (2 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 Loving, TX, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $286K in property damage.
Yes, Loving (ZIP 76460) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2010.
Loving has 8 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 $752K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76460 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 30, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Loving, TX area (ZIP 76460). 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 →