May, TX (ZIP 76857) has experienced 176 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 139 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (139 total). Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $212K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2017.
May has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2021.
May has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2024.
May 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 $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
May 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for May was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 13, 1960), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76857 has experienced 176 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in May, TX, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $212K in property damage.
Yes, May (ZIP 76857) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2024.
May 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76857 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the May, TX area (ZIP 76857). 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 →