Wellington, TX (ZIP 79095) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 246 natural disaster events on record. These include 215 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wellington is hailstorms, with 215 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (5%) 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 $653K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2002.
Wellington has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $408.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Wellington 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 $666K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Wellington 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellington was Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013, which caused $660K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 13, 1999), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79095 has experienced 246 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (215 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellington, TX, with 215 events documented. These events have caused a combined $653K in property damage.
Yes, Wellington (ZIP 79095) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2012.
Wellington has 20 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79095 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 $3.6M in property damage in the Wellington, TX area (ZIP 79095). 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 →