Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Jarrell, TX area (ZIP 76537). These include 33 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.1M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Jarrell has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $43.1M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2022.
Jarrell has experienced 4 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.
Jarrell 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.
Jarrell 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.
Jarrell 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jarrell 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 76537 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jarrell, TX, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Jarrell (ZIP 76537) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 1998.
Jarrell has 9 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 $43.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76537 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 $66.1M in property damage in the Jarrell, TX area (ZIP 76537). 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 →