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79066 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (79066)

Federal records document 117 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 79066). These include 93 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 93 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $382K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 2, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 9, 1980.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 24, 2013), causing $660K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (79066)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79066 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 79066?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $382K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 79066 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 79066) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2025.

Has this area (79066) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79066 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 79066?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 79066). 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 →

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