Government records show 412 natural disaster events affecting the Dalhart, TX area (ZIP 79022) — a notably active disaster history. These include 344 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 18 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (344 total). Of these, 5 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $480.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2013.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. 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 $241K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Dalhart has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2021.
Dalhart 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalhart was 2" Hail on Jun 11, 1999, which caused $1.8M 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 79022 has experienced 412 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (344 events), tornadoes (23 events), wildfires (18 events), severe wind events (17 events), earthquakes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalhart, TX, with 344 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Dalhart (ZIP 79022) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
Dalhart has 23 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 $480.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79022 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 11, 1999. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Dalhart, TX area (ZIP 79022). 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 →