Federal records document 148 natural disaster events in the Dimmitt, TX area (ZIP 79027). These include 108 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 108 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Dimmitt has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Dimmitt has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2018.
Dimmitt 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 24, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dimmitt was 1" Hail on Oct 10, 2007, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Dec 26, 2015), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 17, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79027 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dimmitt, TX, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Dimmitt (ZIP 79027) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2018.
Dimmitt has 18 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79027 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Oct 10, 2007. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Dimmitt, TX area (ZIP 79027). 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 →