Government records show 592 natural disaster events affecting the Clarendon, TX area (ZIP 79226) — a notably active disaster history. These include 516 hailstorms, 43 tornadoes, and 23 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clarendon is hailstorms, with 516 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (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 $258K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (19%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Clarendon has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2025.
Clarendon has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Clarendon has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 12, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarendon was Winter Storm on Jan 29, 1999, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 22, 2016), causing $5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 18, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79226 has experienced 592 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (516 events), tornadoes (43 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarendon, TX, with 516 events documented. These events have caused a combined $258K in property damage.
Yes, Clarendon (ZIP 79226) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2025.
Clarendon has 43 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79226 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 29, 1999. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Clarendon, TX area (ZIP 79226). 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 →