Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Waka, TX area (ZIP 79093). These include 50 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M.
With 50 recorded incidents (75% 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2024.
Waka has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Waka has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1990.
Waka has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waka was Ice Storm on Jan 14, 2017, which caused $5.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1990), 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 79093 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waka, TX, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Waka has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79093 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 14, 2017. This event caused $5.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Waka, TX area (ZIP 79093). 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 →