Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 78877 in Spofford, TX. These include 25 hailstorms, 4 extreme heat events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Spofford has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 16, 2018.
Spofford 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Spofford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1972.
Spofford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spofford was Flood on Aug 24, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2014), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78877 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spofford, TX, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Spofford (ZIP 78877) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Spofford has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78877 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 1998. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Spofford, TX area (ZIP 78877). 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 →