ZIP code 79046, covering Higgins, TX, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 114 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (114 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $110.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Higgins has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Higgins has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Higgins has experienced 2 floods 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 $238K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2007.
Higgins has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Higgins was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $2.2M 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 79046 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Higgins, TX, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110.1K in property damage.
Yes, Higgins (ZIP 79046) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $238K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2007.
Higgins has 25 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79046 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Higgins, TX area (ZIP 79046). 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 →