Ballinger, TX (ZIP 76821) has experienced 194 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 163 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (163 total). Of these, 11 (7%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2024.
Ballinger has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2021.
Ballinger 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 $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2017.
Ballinger has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2024.
Ballinger 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 $16.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ballinger was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $16.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 14, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76821 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (163 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ballinger, TX, with 163 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Ballinger (ZIP 76821) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2024.
Ballinger has 20 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76821 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $16.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.2M in property damage in the Ballinger, TX area (ZIP 76821). 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 →