South Bend, TX (ZIP 76481) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $996.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
South Bend 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.
South Bend has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $357.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2013.
South Bend 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 South Bend was EF2 Tornado on Oct 30, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 1, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76481 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Bend, TX, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $226K in property damage.
South Bend has 6 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 $357.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76481 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 $996.5K in property damage in the South Bend, TX area (ZIP 76481). 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 →