Chalk, TX (ZIP 79248) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 278 natural disaster events on record. These include 240 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (240 total). Of these, 7 (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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2021.
Chalk has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
Chalk has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chalk was EF3 Tornado on Jun 1, 1954, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 19, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79248 has experienced 278 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (240 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chalk, TX, with 240 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Chalk (ZIP 79248) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2001.
Chalk has 13 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79248 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 1954. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Chalk, TX area (ZIP 79248). 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 →