Government records show 248 natural disaster events affecting the Phillips, TX area (ZIP 79007) — a notably active disaster history. These include 194 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (194 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2001.
Phillips has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 27, 2025.
Phillips has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Phillips 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phillips was EF2 Tornado on Jun 27, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 5, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79007 has experienced 248 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (194 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), wildfires (9 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phillips, TX, with 194 events documented. These events have caused a combined $240K in property damage.
Yes, Phillips (ZIP 79007) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $64K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Phillips has 18 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79007 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Phillips, TX area (ZIP 79007). 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 →