Vega, TX (ZIP 79092) has experienced 182 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 164 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vega is hailstorms, with 164 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $134K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Vega has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
Vega has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Vega has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 4, 2010.
Vega has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 1989.
Vega has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vega was Winter Weather on Dec 9, 2008, which caused $920K in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 24, 2013), causing $660K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79092 has experienced 182 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (164 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vega, TX, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $134K in property damage.
Vega has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79092 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Dec 9, 2008. This event caused $920K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Vega, TX area (ZIP 79092). 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 →