Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 77962 in Ganado, TX. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ganado is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2017.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $655.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2003.
Ganado has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 1997.
Ganado has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ganado was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 25, 2023, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77962 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ganado, TX, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $285K in property damage.
Ganado has 13 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 $655.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77962 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 25, 2023. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Ganado, TX area (ZIP 77962). 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 →