ZIP code 76691, covering West, TX, has 107 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (69 total). 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 $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
West has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $623K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
West 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.
West 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.
West 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 West was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021, which caused $575K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 10, 2010), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76691 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West, TX, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76K in property damage.
Yes, West (ZIP 76691) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $623K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
West has 19 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76691 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 15, 2021. This event caused $575K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the West, TX area (ZIP 76691). 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 →