Federal records document 184 natural disaster events in the Stratford, TX area (ZIP 79084). These include 155 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
With 155 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $595K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Stratford has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 1987.
Stratford has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $678K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Stratford 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 Apr 11, 2012.
Stratford has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stratford was Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013, which caused $660K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 5, 2003), causing $550K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79084 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stratford, TX, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Yes, Stratford (ZIP 79084) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Stratford has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79084 was Blizzard, which occurred on Feb 24, 2013. This event caused $660K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Stratford, TX area (ZIP 79084). 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 →