Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Wetmore, TX area (ZIP 78163). These include 77 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $210M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (78% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Wetmore has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $209.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2020.
Wetmore has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Wetmore has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2004.
Wetmore has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $565K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
Wetmore 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 Mar 8, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wetmore was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $200.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $8.1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($565K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78163 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wetmore, TX, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Wetmore (ZIP 78163) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $209.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2020.
Wetmore 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78163 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $200.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $210M in property damage in the Wetmore, TX area (ZIP 78163). 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 →