Dougherty, TX (ZIP 79231) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 18 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
Dougherty has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
Dougherty has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dougherty was 1" Hail on Jun 11, 1999, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 21, 2004), causing $1.1M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 28, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79231 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dougherty, TX, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.8M in property damage.
Dougherty has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79231 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 11, 1999. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Dougherty, TX area (ZIP 79231). 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 →