ZIP code 76490, covering Whitt, TX, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
Whitt has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $507.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Whitt has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Whitt has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 9, 2013.
Whitt has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitt was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 11, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76490 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitt, TX, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Whitt (ZIP 76490) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Whitt 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 $507.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76490 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Whitt, TX area (ZIP 76490). 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 →