Federal records document 104 natural disaster events in the Troy, TX area (ZIP 76579). These include 65 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $810K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
Troy 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 $239K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2024.
Troy 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.
Troy 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.
Troy has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Troy was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 23, 2010), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76579 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Troy, TX, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $210K in property damage.
Yes, Troy (ZIP 76579) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $239K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2024.
Troy has 13 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 $810K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76579 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 $51.8M in property damage in the Troy, TX area (ZIP 76579). 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 →