Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 78943 in Glidden, TX. These include 16 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Glidden has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
Glidden has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 14, 1991.
Glidden has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Glidden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glidden was EF1 Tornado on Jan 14, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $305K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78943 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glidden, TX, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $215K in property damage.
Glidden has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 14, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78943 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 14, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Glidden, TX area (ZIP 78943). 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 →