Rowena, TX (ZIP 76875) has experienced 164 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 138 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (138 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 $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.
Rowena has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2023.
Rowena 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.
Rowena 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.
Rowena has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rowena was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $16.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 18, 2019), causing $6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76875 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (138 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rowena, TX, with 138 events documented. These events have caused a combined $147K in property damage.
Yes, Rowena (ZIP 76875) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2012.
Rowena has 13 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76875 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 $23.6M in property damage in the Rowena, TX area (ZIP 76875). 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 →