Eola, TX (ZIP 76937) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eola is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Eola has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $623K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2021.
Eola has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $577.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 14, 1995.
Eola has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Eola 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eola was Heavy Snow on Nov 24, 1996, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 14, 1995), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76937 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eola, TX, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Eola has 5 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 $577.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76937 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 24, 1996. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Eola, TX area (ZIP 76937). 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 →