Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Groesbeck, TX area (ZIP 76642). These include 83 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
With 83 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $161K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (36%) 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 $914K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
Groesbeck has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Groesbeck has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Groesbeck 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 $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Groesbeck 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $149K 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 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groesbeck was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76642 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groesbeck, TX, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $161K in property damage.
Yes, Groesbeck (ZIP 76642) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $914K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
Groesbeck has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76642 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Groesbeck, TX area (ZIP 76642). 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 →