Sunray, TX (ZIP 79086) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 217 natural disaster events on record. These include 174 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sunray is hailstorms, with 174 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (6%) 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% 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 $412K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2007.
Sunray 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.
Sunray 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunray was EF4 Tornado on Mar 19, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 18, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($660K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79086 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (174 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunray, TX, with 174 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Sunray (ZIP 79086) 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.
Sunray has 18 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79086 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 19, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Sunray, TX area (ZIP 79086). 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 →