Thorndale, TX (ZIP 76577) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Thorndale has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2016.
Thorndale has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Thorndale 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2010.
Thorndale has experienced 3 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thorndale was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2015, which caused $760K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1955), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76577 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thorndale, TX, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Thorndale (ZIP 76577) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2016.
Thorndale has 8 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76577 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2015. This event caused $760K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Thorndale, TX area (ZIP 76577). 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 →