Rochelle, TX (ZIP 76872) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 131 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $548K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (131 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
Rochelle has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2024.
Rochelle has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Rochelle has experienced 4 floods 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 $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2007.
Rochelle 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 $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rochelle was EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1999, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76872 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochelle, TX, with 131 events documented.
Yes, Rochelle (ZIP 76872) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $103K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2007.
Rochelle has 6 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76872 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1999. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $548K in property damage in the Rochelle, TX area (ZIP 76872). 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 →