ZIP code 76661, covering Marlin, TX, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $173K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
Marlin has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $189K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Marlin has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2021.
Marlin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
Marlin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marlin was EF2 Tornado on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76661 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marlin, TX, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $173K in property damage.
Yes, Marlin (ZIP 76661) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $189K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Marlin has 2 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76661 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Marlin, TX area (ZIP 76661). 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 →