Best, TX (ZIP 76932) has experienced 165 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 143 hailstorms, 6 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (143 total). Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Best has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 26, 2025.
Best has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $23.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
Best has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2017.
Best has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Best was 2.5" Hail on Oct 8, 2009, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 22, 2000), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76932 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Best, TX, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Best (ZIP 76932) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
Best has 5 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 $290K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76932 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 8, 2009. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Best, TX area (ZIP 76932). 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 →