Florence, TX (ZIP 76527) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.8M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Florence is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $43.2M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2022.
Florence has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Florence 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $22.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Florence has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2022.
Florence has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence was EF5 Tornado on May 27, 1997, which caused $40.1M in property damage and was linked to 27 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 5, 2025), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($22.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76527 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), 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 Florence, TX, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 76527) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Florence has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $43.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76527 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1997. This event caused $40.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 27 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $91.8M in property damage in the Florence, TX area (ZIP 76527). 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 →