Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 76653 in Kosse, TX. These include 30 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kosse is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Kosse has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Kosse has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2008.
Kosse 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.
Kosse has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
Kosse 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 Kosse was EF2 Tornado on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 28, 2009), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76653 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kosse, TX, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $127K in property damage.
Yes, Kosse (ZIP 76653) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Kosse has 4 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76653 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $1M 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 $3.1M in property damage in the Kosse, TX area (ZIP 76653). 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 →