Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 78886 in Yancey, TX. These include 13 hailstorms and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
Yancey has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yancey was 4.5" Hail on Apr 7, 2002, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 2, 2006), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78886 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events) and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yancey, TX, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yancey has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78886 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2002. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Yancey, TX area (ZIP 78886). 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 →