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76939 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (76939)

Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 76939). These include 48 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 48 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (8%) 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 $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2023.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on May 18, 2019, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 24, 1996), causing $400K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (76939)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76939 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 76939?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 76939 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 76939) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $14K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2004.

Has this area (76939) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76939 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 2019. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 76939?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 76939). 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 →

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