Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Lefors, TX area (ZIP 79054). These include 72 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
Lefors has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Lefors 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Lefors has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lefors was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1982, which caused $2.5M 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 79054 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 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 Lefors, TX, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Lefors (ZIP 79054) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2007.
Lefors has 11 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79054 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Lefors, TX area (ZIP 79054). 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 →