Panhandle, TX (ZIP 79068) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 542 natural disaster events on record. These include 464 hailstorms, 31 severe wind events, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Panhandle is hailstorms, with 464 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (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 $914.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2016.
Panhandle has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $779K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Panhandle has experienced 6 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
Panhandle has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Panhandle was EF4 Tornado on Jun 27, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 7, 2010), causing $11M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($660K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79068 has experienced 542 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (464 events), severe wind events (31 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Panhandle, TX, with 464 events documented. These events have caused a combined $914.5K in property damage.
Yes, Panhandle (ZIP 79068) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
Panhandle has 27 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79068 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.3M in property damage in the Panhandle, TX area (ZIP 79068). 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 →