ZIP code 79241, covering Lockney, TX, has 157 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 125 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lockney is hailstorms, with 125 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (6%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2009.
Lockney has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2010.
Lockney 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.
Lockney 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lockney was EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Jun 11, 1999), causing $5.5M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jun 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79241 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lockney, TX, with 125 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lockney (ZIP 79241) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
Lockney has 18 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79241 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 17, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.1M in property damage in the Lockney, TX area (ZIP 79241). 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 →