ZIP code 76640, covering Elm Mott, TX, has 110 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 78 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (78 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $706.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Elm Mott has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $167K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Elm Mott has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $581K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Elm Mott has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 1982.
Elm Mott 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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 Elm Mott was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $2.6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Apr 26, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76640 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elm Mott, TX, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $706.5K in property damage.
Yes, Elm Mott (ZIP 76640) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $581K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Elm Mott has 11 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76640 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Elm Mott, TX area (ZIP 76640). 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 →