Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 78622 in Fentress, TX. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 100 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fentress is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Fentress has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $82.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Fentress has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2019.
Fentress has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Fentress 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 Fentress 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. Flash Flood on Jul 5, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78622 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fentress, TX, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Fentress (ZIP 78622) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $82.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Fentress has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78622 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 $82.9M in property damage in the Fentress, TX area (ZIP 78622). 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 →