Booker, TX (ZIP 79005) has experienced 179 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 147 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Booker is hailstorms, with 147 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $249K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Booker has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Booker has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Booker has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 15, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Booker was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 24, 2013), causing $660K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79005 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (147 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Booker, TX, with 147 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131K in property damage.
Yes, Booker (ZIP 79005) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2008.
Booker has 15 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79005 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Booker, TX area (ZIP 79005). 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 →