Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Bushland, TX area (ZIP 79012). These include 55 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Bushland has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Bushland has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 1989.
Bushland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2015.
Bushland has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bushland was 2.8" Hail on May 28, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 25, 1997), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 9, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79012 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bushland, TX, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Bushland has 4 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79012 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 28, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.2M in property damage in the Bushland, TX area (ZIP 79012). 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 →