Government records show 396 natural disaster events affecting the Claude, TX area (ZIP 79019) — a notably active disaster history. These include 346 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (346 total). Of these, 15 (4%) 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 $789K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Claude has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
Claude 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 $692K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Claude has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Claude was EF4 Tornado on Apr 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 24, 2013), causing $660K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79019 has experienced 396 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (346 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Claude, TX, with 346 events documented. These events have caused a combined $789K in property damage.
Yes, Claude (ZIP 79019) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
Claude has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79019 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 18, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Claude, TX area (ZIP 79019). 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 →