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78618 Doss, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Doss, TX (78618)

Doss, TX (ZIP 78618) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $619.3K.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Doss has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2009.

❄️ Blizzards

Doss has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.

🌊 Floods

Doss 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 1997.

💨 Severe wind events

Doss has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Doss was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 1, 2005, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 9, 1997), causing $200K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Doss, TX (78618)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78618 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 78618?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Doss, TX, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 78618 (Doss) prone to flooding?

Yes, Doss (ZIP 78618) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 1997.

Has Doss (78618) ever been hit by a tornado?

Doss has 3 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 $80.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2009.

What was the worst natural disaster in Doss, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78618 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 1, 2005. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 78618?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $619.3K in property damage in the Doss, TX area (ZIP 78618). 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 →

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