ZIP code 78065, covering Poteet, TX, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (63 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 25, 2025.
Poteet has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2012.
Poteet has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
Poteet has experienced 2 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2010.
Poteet has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poteet was EF1 Tornado on Mar 19, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78065 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poteet, TX, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $210K in property damage.
Yes, Poteet (ZIP 78065) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2010.
Poteet has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78065 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 19, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Poteet, TX area (ZIP 78065). 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 →