Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 76666 in Mertens, TX. These include 18 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (45% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Mertens has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
Mertens has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 1975.
Mertens has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Mertens 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 $575K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Mertens 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 Jun 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mertens was Flash Flood on Oct 23, 2015, which caused $1B in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $575K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76666 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 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 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mertens, TX, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66K in property damage.
Yes, Mertens (ZIP 76666) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Mertens has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76666 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 23, 2015. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Mertens, TX area (ZIP 76666). 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 →