Harker Heights, TX (ZIP 76542) has experienced 154 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 98 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.9M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Harker Heights is hailstorms, with 98 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $482.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Harker Heights has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2002.
Harker Heights has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
Harker Heights has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harker Heights was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 26, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76542 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harker Heights, TX, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $185K in property damage.
Yes, Harker Heights (ZIP 76542) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Harker Heights has 19 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 $482.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76542 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.9M in property damage in the Harker Heights, TX area (ZIP 76542). 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 →