ZIP code 76655, covering Lorena, TX, has 146 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 107 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (107 total). Of these, 3 (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 $277K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $392K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
Lorena 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.
Lorena 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.
Lorena has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lorena was EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 4, 2001), causing $5M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76655 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lorena, TX, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $277K in property damage.
Yes, Lorena (ZIP 76655) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $392K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Lorena 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 $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76655 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Lorena, TX area (ZIP 76655). 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 →