Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Sterling City, TX area (ZIP 76951). These include 108 hailstorms, 6 earthquakes, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81K.
With 108 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Sterling City has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 2025.
Sterling City has experienced 4 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). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2024.
Sterling City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Sterling City has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling City was 2.8" Hail on May 31, 2005, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76951 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), earthquakes (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling City, TX, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $72K in property damage.
Sterling City has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76951 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 31, 2005. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81K in property damage in the Sterling City, TX area (ZIP 76951). 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 →