Federal records document 164 natural disaster events in the Robert Lee, TX area (ZIP 76945). These include 143 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 143 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
Robert Lee has experienced 9 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 $602.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2024.
Robert Lee has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $483K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Robert Lee has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Robert Lee has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Robert Lee has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Robert Lee was 2.5" Hail on Jun 1, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 19, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76945 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Robert Lee, TX, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Robert Lee (ZIP 76945) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2015.
Robert Lee has 9 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 $602.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76945 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 1, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Robert Lee, TX area (ZIP 76945). 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 →