Federal records document 170 natural disaster events in the Harker Heights, TX area (ZIP 76543). These include 119 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 119 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $506K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $701K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2007.
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 9 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 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 EF3 Tornado (May 26, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1997 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76543 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harker Heights, TX, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $506K in property damage.
Yes, Harker Heights (ZIP 76543) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $701K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Harker Heights has 14 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76543 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 $56.2M in property damage in the Harker Heights, TX area (ZIP 76543). 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 →