Oilton, TX (ZIP 78371) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 9 extreme heat events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (9 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2017.
Oilton has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 2, 2023.
Oilton has experienced 3 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 $100K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Oilton has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Oilton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oilton was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $1.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78371 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), extreme heat events (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oilton, TX, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Oilton has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78371 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Oilton, TX area (ZIP 78371). 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 →