Hartley, TX (ZIP 79044) has experienced 127 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 112 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hartley is hailstorms, with 112 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. 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 $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Hartley has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Hartley has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $691K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2015.
Hartley has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartley 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 79044 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartley, TX, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Hartley has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79044 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 $2.3M in property damage in the Hartley, TX area (ZIP 79044). 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 →