With 305 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79072 in Plainview, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 214 hailstorms, 44 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $367M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 214 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (5%) 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 $327.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 $29.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $875K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Plainview has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
Plainview has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plainview was 1.8" Hail on May 8, 2015, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1970), causing $25M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Oct 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($13M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79072 has experienced 305 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (214 events), tornadoes (44 events), severe wind events (21 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainview, TX, with 214 events documented. These events have caused a combined $327.7M in property damage.
Yes, Plainview (ZIP 79072) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Plainview has 44 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 $29.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79072 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2015. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $367M in property damage in the Plainview, TX area (ZIP 79072). 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 →