With 252 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79036 in Fritch, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 192 hailstorms, 25 wildfires, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 192 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 27, 2025.
There have been 16 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 $53.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Fritch has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $779K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Fritch 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fritch was EF4 Tornado on Jun 27, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 27, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 27, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79036 has experienced 252 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (192 events), wildfires (25 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (7 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fritch, TX, with 192 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Yes, Fritch (ZIP 79036) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Fritch has 16 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 $53.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79036 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.4M in property damage in the Fritch, TX area (ZIP 79036). 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 →