ZIP code 79031, covering Earth, TX, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (42 total). 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 $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
Earth has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Earth has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Earth has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Earth 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Earth was Blizzard on Dec 26, 2015, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 7, 2014), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79031 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Earth, TX, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $525K in property damage.
Yes, Earth (ZIP 79031) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2016.
Earth has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $475K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79031 was Blizzard, which occurred on Dec 26, 2015. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Earth, TX area (ZIP 79031). 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 →