ZIP code 76679, covering Purdon, TX, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (28 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $597.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Purdon has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Purdon has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $391K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Purdon 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Purdon 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 Aug 28, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Purdon was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 10, 2010), causing $1.9M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76679 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Purdon, TX, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
Yes, Purdon (ZIP 76679) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Purdon has 13 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 $597.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76679 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 15, 2021. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Purdon, TX area (ZIP 76679). 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 →