Lipscomb, TX (ZIP 79056) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Lipscomb is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 74% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Lipscomb has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Lipscomb has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. 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 $288K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2007.
Lipscomb 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.
Lipscomb 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.
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb 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 79056 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lipscomb, TX, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Lipscomb (ZIP 79056) 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.
Lipscomb has 4 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 $288K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79056 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Lipscomb, TX area (ZIP 79056). 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 →