Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Bovina, TX area (ZIP 79009). These include 71 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 71 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2023.
Bovina has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Bovina has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1992.
Bovina has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Bovina 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 24, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bovina was Blizzard on Dec 26, 2015, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Sep 22, 2017), causing $2M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Apr 24, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79009 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bovina, TX, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Bovina has 7 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 $805K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79009 was Blizzard, which occurred on Dec 26, 2015. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Bovina, TX area (ZIP 79009). 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 →