With 334 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79111 in Amarillo, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 270 hailstorms, 30 severe wind events, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.8M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 160 injuries.
With 270 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (2%) 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 $45.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (87%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Amarillo has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 1989.
Amarillo has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Amarillo has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 2, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amarillo was 1.8" Hail on Jun 21, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 21, 2004), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2010 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79111 has experienced 334 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (270 events), severe wind events (30 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amarillo, TX, with 270 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45.4M in property damage.
Yes, Amarillo (ZIP 79111) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Amarillo has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79111 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 21, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.8M in property damage in the Amarillo, TX area (ZIP 79111). 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 →