Federal records document 149 natural disaster events in the Wetmore, TX area (ZIP 78247). These include 112 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.3M. These events have resulted in 90 recorded deaths and 234 injuries.
With 112 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
Wetmore has experienced 10 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 $605K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 2017.
Wetmore has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $302K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Wetmore has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $39.2M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Wetmore 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.
Wetmore 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wetmore was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2025, which caused $23M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. 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 78247 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wetmore, TX, with 112 events documented.
Yes, Wetmore (ZIP 78247) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Wetmore has 10 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 $605K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78247 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2025. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.3M in property damage in the Wetmore, TX area (ZIP 78247). 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 →