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79016 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (79016)

ZIP code 79016, covering this area, , has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 122 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (122 total). 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 $44.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2020.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $306.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2025.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 2.8" Hail on Jun 21, 2004, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 21, 2004), causing $10M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 10, 1999 also caused significant damage ($8M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (79016)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79016 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 79016?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 79016 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 79016) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $306.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2025.

Has this area (79016) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 5 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79016 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 21, 2004. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 79016?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 79016). 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 →

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