Government records show 392 natural disaster events affecting the Perryton, TX area (ZIP 79070) — a notably active disaster history. These include 321 hailstorms, 42 tornadoes, and 24 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 131 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (321 total). 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 $693K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (12%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
Perryton 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Perryton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 15, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perryton was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $5.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 19, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79070 has experienced 392 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (321 events), tornadoes (42 events), severe wind events (24 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perryton, TX, with 321 events documented. These events have caused a combined $693K in property damage.
Perryton has 42 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 $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79070 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $5.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the Perryton, TX area (ZIP 79070). 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 →