ZIP code 76844, covering Goldthwaite, TX, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Goldthwaite is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Goldthwaite has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 1998.
Goldthwaite has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2013.
Goldthwaite 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Goldthwaite has experienced 1 flood 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2024.
Goldthwaite has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goldthwaite was Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $490K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76844 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goldthwaite, TX, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $253K in property damage.
Yes, Goldthwaite (ZIP 76844) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2024.
Goldthwaite has 10 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 $420K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76844 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Goldthwaite, TX area (ZIP 76844). 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 →