Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 76631 in Bynum, TX. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (23 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Bynum has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
Bynum has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2018.
Bynum has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Bynum has experienced 2 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 Feb 10, 2009.
Bynum 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bynum was Flash Flood on Oct 23, 2015, which caused $1B in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 9, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021 also caused significant damage ($575K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76631 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bynum, TX, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Bynum (ZIP 76631) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Bynum has 7 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76631 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 23, 2015. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Bynum, TX area (ZIP 76631). 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 →