ZIP code 76682, covering Riesel, TX, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (69 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $302K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Riesel has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2001.
Riesel 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.
Riesel has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riesel was 4.5" Hail on Apr 26, 2023, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 24, 2015), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76682 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riesel, TX, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Riesel (ZIP 76682) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $302K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Riesel has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76682 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 26, 2023. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Riesel, TX area (ZIP 76682). 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 →