Dumas, TX (ZIP 79029) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 266 natural disaster events on record. These include 225 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dumas is hailstorms, with 225 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $272K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2007.
Dumas has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $849.2K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 23, 2013.
Dumas 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Dumas has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dumas was EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 2007, which caused $1.3M 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 79029 has experienced 266 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (225 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dumas, TX, with 225 events documented. These events have caused a combined $225K in property damage.
Yes, Dumas (ZIP 79029) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Dumas has 15 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79029 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 2007. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Dumas, TX area (ZIP 79029). 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 →