Woodson, TX (ZIP 76491) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 112 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 112 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $273.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Woodson has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $530.1K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 1993.
Woodson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2025.
Woodson has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Woodson has experienced 1 flood 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 $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodson was Flash Flood on Jun 2, 2017, which caused $460K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76491 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodson, TX, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $273.5K in property damage.
Yes, Woodson (ZIP 76491) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $460K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2017.
Woodson has 10 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 $530.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76491 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2017. This event caused $460K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Woodson, TX area (ZIP 76491). 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 →