Federal records document 195 natural disaster events in the Hedley, TX area (ZIP 79237). These include 168 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M.
With 168 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $96.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Hedley has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Hedley 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.
Hedley has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 15, 1997.
Hedley has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hedley 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. Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($660K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79237 has experienced 195 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hedley, TX, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hedley (ZIP 79237) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2016.
Hedley has 12 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 $96.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79237 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 $15.9M in property damage in the Hedley, TX area (ZIP 79237). 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 →