Penelope, TX (ZIP 76676) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Penelope 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.
Penelope has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $557K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Penelope 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.
Penelope 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 Penelope was EF3 Tornado on May 9, 1981, which caused $2.5M 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 76676 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penelope, TX, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Penelope (ZIP 76676) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $557K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Penelope has 11 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76676 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Penelope, TX area (ZIP 76676). 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 →