ZIP code 77879, covering Somerville, TX, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 66 recorded incidents (72% 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 3, 2012.
Somerville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Somerville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2014.
Somerville has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2015.
Somerville 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 $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerville was 4.5" Hail on Jan 22, 1999, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 29, 2006), causing $2.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 19, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77879 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerville, TX, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Somerville (ZIP 77879) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2015.
Somerville has 11 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 3, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77879 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Jan 22, 1999. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.3M in property damage in the Somerville, TX area (ZIP 77879). 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 →