ZIP code 76502, covering Temple, TX, has 178 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 121 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $262.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (121 total). Of these, 6 (5%) 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 $201.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $397K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Temple has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
Temple has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2024.
Temple has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Temple was 4.5" Hail on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $50M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 22, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76502 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Temple, TX, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $201.1M in property damage.
Yes, Temple (ZIP 76502) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $397K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Temple has 22 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 $10.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76502 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $262.6M in property damage in the Temple, TX area (ZIP 76502). 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 →