ZIP code 79097, covering White Deer, TX, has 185 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 146 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (146 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
White Deer has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $779K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
White Deer has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 1994.
White Deer has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 9, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Deer was EF4 Tornado on Apr 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M 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 79097 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (146 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Deer, TX, with 146 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
White Deer has 16 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79097 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 18, 1970. 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 $4.6M in property damage in the White Deer, TX area (ZIP 79097). 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 →