Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Dale, TX area (ZIP 78616). These include 51 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 113 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dale is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. 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 $141K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2015.
Dale has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $94.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Dale has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Dale has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dale was Flood on Oct 17, 1998, which caused $50.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 1998), causing $30.1M in damages. Flood on Aug 26, 2017 also caused significant damage ($12.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78616 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dale, TX, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $141K in property damage.
Yes, Dale (ZIP 78616) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $94.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Dale has 12 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 $552.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78616 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 1998. This event caused $50.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95.7M in property damage in the Dale, TX area (ZIP 78616). 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 →