Crowell, TX (ZIP 79227) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 236 natural disaster events on record. These include 198 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (198 total). Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (35%) 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 $27.1M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Crowell has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Crowell 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.
Crowell has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crowell was EF4 Tornado on Apr 10, 1979, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 29, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79227 has experienced 236 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (198 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crowell, TX, with 198 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Crowell (ZIP 79227) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2023.
Crowell has 26 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 $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79227 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 $27.2M in property damage in the Crowell, TX area (ZIP 79227). 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 →