this area, (ZIP 79073) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (18 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% 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.
this area has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2009.
this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 27, 2015), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79073 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 79073) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2015.
this area has 5 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79073 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 17, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 79073). 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 →