Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 78389 in Skidmore, TX. These include 19 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Skidmore is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 1, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% 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 $885K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Skidmore has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Skidmore 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2014.
Skidmore has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 21, 2024.
Skidmore has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skidmore was Flash Flood on Sep 19, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 10, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78389 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skidmore, TX, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Skidmore (ZIP 78389) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Skidmore has 11 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 $885K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78389 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 19, 2010. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Skidmore, TX area (ZIP 78389). 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 →