ZIP code 76520, covering Cameron, TX, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (37 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Cameron has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2010.
Cameron has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cameron was Flash Flood on Jul 14, 2007, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 25, 2015), causing $760K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76520 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cameron, TX, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76K in property damage.
Yes, Cameron (ZIP 76520) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Cameron has 14 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76520 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 14, 2007. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Cameron, TX area (ZIP 76520). 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 →