Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Chillicothe, TX area (ZIP 79225). These include 87 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 87 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2021.
Chillicothe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
Chillicothe 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chillicothe was EF4 Tornado on Apr 10, 1979, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 1, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79225 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chillicothe, TX, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Chillicothe has 14 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79225 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 1979. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.4M in property damage in the Chillicothe, TX area (ZIP 79225). 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 →