ZIP code 76832, covering Cherokee, TX, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $467K.
The dominant hazard type for Cherokee is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. 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 $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
Cherokee 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 $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Cherokee has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $116K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2004.
Cherokee has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 1999.
Cherokee has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cherokee was EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1999, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76832 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cherokee, TX, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Cherokee (ZIP 76832) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2004.
Cherokee has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76832 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1999. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $467K in property damage in the Cherokee, TX area (ZIP 76832). 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 →