Pampa, TX (ZIP 79065) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 444 natural disaster events on record. These include 366 hailstorms, 41 tornadoes, and 27 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pampa is hailstorms, with 366 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (4%) 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 $511.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (29%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2020.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Pampa 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.
Pampa has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Pampa has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pampa was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 19, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 18, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79065 has experienced 444 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (366 events), tornadoes (41 events), severe wind events (27 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pampa, TX, with 366 events documented. These events have caused a combined $511.5K in property damage.
Yes, Pampa (ZIP 79065) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Pampa has 41 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79065 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Pampa, TX area (ZIP 79065). 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 →