Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Marion, TX area (ZIP 78124). These include 58 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 300 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Marion has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $55.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 14, 2021.
Marion 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 1977.
Marion has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Marion has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $30.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 9, 2010), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78124 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, TX, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 78124) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 14, 2021.
Marion has 5 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78124 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $30.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.7M in property damage in the Marion, TX area (ZIP 78124). 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 →