Wildorado, TX (ZIP 79098) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 210 natural disaster events on record. These include 183 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wildorado is hailstorms, with 183 recorded events making up 87% 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Wildorado has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Wildorado has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 1989.
Wildorado has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Wildorado has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 21, 1984.
Wildorado has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wildorado was 2.8" Hail on May 28, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 25, 1997), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 9, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79098 has experienced 210 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (183 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wildorado, TX, with 183 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.9M in property damage.
Wildorado has 8 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79098 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 28, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.3M in property damage in the Wildorado, TX area (ZIP 79098). 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 →