Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Yoakum, TX area (ZIP 77995). These include 35 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Yoakum is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Yoakum 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 23, 2004.
Yoakum has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Yoakum has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2006.
Yoakum 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 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yoakum was EF3 Tornado on Sep 20, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77995 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yoakum, TX, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Yoakum (ZIP 77995) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $550K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Yoakum 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77995 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 20, 1967. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Yoakum, TX area (ZIP 77995). 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 →