ZIP code 76865, covering Norton, TX, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Norton is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Norton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2002.
Norton 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 $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2017.
Norton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 13, 2020.
Norton 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 $16.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norton was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $16.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 14, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76865 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norton, TX, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Norton has 6 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76865 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $16.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.5M in property damage in the Norton, TX area (ZIP 76865). 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 →