Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 76565 in Pottsville, TX. These include 25 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (25 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Pottsville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 1991.
Pottsville 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.
Pottsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Pottsville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pottsville was Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Apr 28, 2023), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76565 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pottsville, TX, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $360K in property damage.
Yes, Pottsville (ZIP 76565) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2016.
Pottsville has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $327.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76565 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Pottsville, TX area (ZIP 76565). 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 →