With 382 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79201 in Kirkland, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 293 hailstorms, 46 severe wind events, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.3M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 293 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (3%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2017.
Kirkland has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2022.
Kirkland has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kirkland was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 15, 2008, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 2006), causing $5.7M in damages. 2.5" Hail on May 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79201 has experienced 382 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (293 events), severe wind events (46 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirkland, TX, with 293 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.9M in property damage.
Yes, Kirkland (ZIP 79201) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2022.
Kirkland has 23 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79201 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 15, 2008. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.3M in property damage in the Kirkland, TX area (ZIP 79201). 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 →