ZIP code 78023, covering Grey Forest, TX, has 145 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 118 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4B. These events have resulted in 81 recorded deaths and 245 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (118 total). Of these, 11 (9%) 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 $1.4B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $17.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Grey Forest has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 69 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Grey Forest has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2020.
Grey Forest has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Grey Forest has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grey Forest was 4.5" Hail on Apr 12, 2016, which caused $1.4B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.1M in damages. Flood on Oct 17, 1998 also caused significant damage ($8.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78023 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), floods (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grey Forest, TX, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4B in property damage.
Yes, Grey Forest (ZIP 78023) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Grey Forest has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78023 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 12, 2016. This event caused $1.4B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4B in property damage in the Grey Forest, TX area (ZIP 78023). 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 →