Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Leaday, TX area (ZIP 76888). These include 46 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 46 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (9%) 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 Nov 7, 2024.
Leaday has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2024.
Leaday has experienced 2 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 $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Leaday has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 29, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leaday was EF3 Tornado on Apr 10, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 19, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76888 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leaday, TX, with 46 events documented.
Leaday has 8 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76888 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Leaday, TX area (ZIP 76888). 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 →