Meridian, TX (ZIP 76665) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 91 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Meridian is hailstorms, with 91 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $376K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Meridian has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $481K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2024.
Meridian has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1994.
Meridian has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Meridian has experienced 2 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2010.
Meridian 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 $133K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meridian was EF1 Tornado on Apr 26, 1994, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 3, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76665 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meridian, TX, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $376K in property damage.
Yes, Meridian (ZIP 76665) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $481K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2024.
Meridian has 6 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 $755K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76665 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1994. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Meridian, TX area (ZIP 76665). 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 →