With 209 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79078 in Sanford, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 160 hailstorms, 19 wildfires, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 160 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 27, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $28.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2001.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Sanford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
Sanford has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanford was EF4 Tornado on Jun 27, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 27, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79078 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (160 events), wildfires (19 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanford, TX, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Yes, Sanford (ZIP 79078) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Sanford has 14 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 $28.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79078 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 $30.4M in property damage in the Sanford, TX area (ZIP 79078). 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 →