Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 76538 in Jonesboro, TX. These include 35 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $164.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Jonesboro has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2024.
Jonesboro has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $613K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2013.
Jonesboro has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 1968.
Jonesboro has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jonesboro was Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76538 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jonesboro, TX, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $164.3K in property damage.
Yes, Jonesboro (ZIP 76538) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2024.
Jonesboro has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76538 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Jonesboro, TX area (ZIP 76538). 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 →