ZIP code 79229, covering Dickens, TX, has 163 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 141 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Dickens is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2023.
Dickens has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $90.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2017.
Dickens has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dickens was 2.8" Hail on Jun 4, 2002, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Apr 10, 2016), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79229 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dickens, TX, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Dickens has 8 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 $90.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79229 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 4, 2002. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Dickens, TX area (ZIP 79229). 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 →