Morse, TX (ZIP 79062) has experienced 194 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 168 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morse is hailstorms, with 168 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2010.
Morse has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Morse has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Morse has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morse was EF4 Tornado on Mar 19, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 14, 2017), causing $1.2M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($660K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79062 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morse, TX, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Morse has 15 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79062 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 19, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Morse, TX area (ZIP 79062). 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 →