Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Bronte, TX area (ZIP 76933). These include 137 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 137 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2024.
Bronte has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2020.
Bronte 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.
Bronte 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.
Bronte has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bronte 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. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 12, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76933 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bronte, TX, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $324K in property damage.
Yes, Bronte (ZIP 76933) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2024.
Bronte 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76933 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 $21.6M in property damage in the Bronte, TX area (ZIP 76933). 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 →