With 229 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79018 in Channing, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 205 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 205 recorded incidents (90% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $212K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Channing has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2007.
Channing has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
Channing has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $691K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2015.
Channing has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2021.
Channing has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Channing was EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 2007, which caused $1.3M 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 79018 has experienced 229 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (205 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Channing, TX, with 205 events documented. These events have caused a combined $212K in property damage.
Yes, Channing (ZIP 79018) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Channing has 8 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79018 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 2007. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Channing, TX area (ZIP 79018). 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 →