Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Eldorado, TX area (ZIP 76936). These include 73 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 73 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Eldorado has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
Eldorado has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.
Eldorado has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2021.
Eldorado 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eldorado was 2.8" Hail on Nov 6, 1996, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 14, 2021), causing $1.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 20, 1997 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76936 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldorado, TX, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Eldorado has 4 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76936 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Nov 6, 1996. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Eldorado, TX area (ZIP 76936). 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 →