Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Cotton Center, TX area (ZIP 79021). These include 19 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 127 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (37% 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $875K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Cotton Center has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $32.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2007.
Cotton Center has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Cotton Center 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Cotton Center has experienced 1 flood 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cotton Center was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Oct 10, 2007), causing $5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79021 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cotton Center, TX, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Cotton Center (ZIP 79021) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2015.
Cotton Center has 9 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 $32.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79021 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.3M in property damage in the Cotton Center, TX area (ZIP 79021). 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 →