Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Bishop, TX area (ZIP 78343). These include 27 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (35%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2016.
Bishop has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Bishop has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2016.
Bishop has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bishop was EF1 Tornado on Jan 9, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 31, 2016), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 10, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78343 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bishop, TX, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Bishop (ZIP 78343) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2016.
Bishop has 12 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78343 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 9, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Bishop, TX area (ZIP 78343). 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 →