ZIP code 76856, covering Mason, TX, has 194 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 164 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mason is hailstorms, with 164 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $831K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Mason has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Mason has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mason was Flood on Oct 17, 2018, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 2, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 11, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76856 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (164 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mason, TX, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $831K in property damage.
Yes, Mason (ZIP 76856) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Mason has 13 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76856 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 2018. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Mason, TX area (ZIP 76856). 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 →