ZIP code 76574, covering Taylor, TX, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (66 total). 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 $231K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (26%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Taylor has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Taylor has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $553K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
Taylor 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.
Taylor 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylor was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023, which caused $22.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 25, 2015), causing $7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76574 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylor, TX, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $231K in property damage.
Yes, Taylor (ZIP 76574) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Taylor 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76574 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2023. This event caused $22.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5M in property damage in the Taylor, TX area (ZIP 76574). 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 →