ZIP code 76859, covering Menard, TX, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 138 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Menard is hailstorms, with 138 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $120.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
Menard has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
Menard 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 $6K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Menard has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Menard 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 $374K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Menard was Flood on Oct 17, 2018, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 16, 2018), causing $7.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76859 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (138 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Menard, TX, with 138 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120.5K in property damage.
Yes, Menard (ZIP 76859) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76859 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 2018. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the Menard, TX area (ZIP 76859). 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 →