ZIP code 78569, covering Lyford, TX, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $548.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lyford is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (78%) 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 $328M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
Lyford has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Lyford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 4, 2012.
Lyford has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $43.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Lyford has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyford was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Jul 25, 2020, which caused $176.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 24, 2008), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Jul 24, 2008 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78569 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyford, TX, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Lyford (ZIP 78569) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $328M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
Lyford has 7 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 $102.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 30, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78569 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Jul 25, 2020. This event caused $176.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $548.5M in property damage in the Lyford, TX area (ZIP 78569). 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 →