Smiley, TX (ZIP 78159) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 earthquakes, 7 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 1, 2024.
Smiley has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2016.
Smiley has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 1991.
Smiley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smiley was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 4, 2017, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78159 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smiley, TX, with 8 events documented.
Smiley has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78159 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 4, 2017. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10K in property damage in the Smiley, TX area (ZIP 78159). 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 →