ZIP code 79025, covering Dawn, TX, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (64 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2025.
Dawn 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.
Dawn has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 1981.
Dawn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2022.
Dawn 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dawn was Heavy Snow on Apr 25, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 24, 2013), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79025 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dawn, TX, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Dawn has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79025 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Apr 25, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Dawn, TX area (ZIP 79025). 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 →