Dunlay, TX (ZIP 78861) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 87 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dunlay is hailstorms, with 87 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Dunlay has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $21.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2021.
Dunlay has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2021.
Dunlay 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dunlay was EF2 Tornado on Oct 12, 2001, which caused $20.1M in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 12, 2001), causing $2.1M in damages. 4" Hail on Apr 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78861 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dunlay, TX, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Dunlay (ZIP 78861) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2018.
Dunlay has 9 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 $21.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78861 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 12, 2001. This event caused $20.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the Dunlay, TX area (ZIP 78861). 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 →