Granger, TX (ZIP 76530) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.5M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Granger is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $44.1M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Granger has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2022.
Granger has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $222K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2013.
Granger 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.
Granger 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 Granger was EF5 Tornado on May 27, 1997, which caused $40.1M in property damage and was linked to 27 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2023), causing $22.6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 17, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76530 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Granger, TX, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Granger (ZIP 76530) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $222K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2013.
Granger has 11 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 $44.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76530 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 $67.5M in property damage in the Granger, TX area (ZIP 76530). 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 →