Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Rising Star, TX area (ZIP 76471). These include 114 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rising Star is hailstorms, with 114 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $694K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2024.
Rising Star has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2015.
Rising Star has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $567K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2024.
Rising Star has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2017.
Rising Star has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rising Star was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 5, 2006), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76471 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rising Star, TX, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $694K in property damage.
Yes, Rising Star (ZIP 76471) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $567K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2024.
Rising Star has 16 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76471 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Rising Star, TX area (ZIP 76471). 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 →