ZIP code 79250, covering Petersburg, TX, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Petersburg is hailstorms, with 83 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $875K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2005.
Petersburg has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Petersburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Petersburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petersburg was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 17, 2017, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 24, 2019), causing $1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79250 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petersburg, TX, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Petersburg (ZIP 79250) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Petersburg has 13 recorded tornado events 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79250 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 17, 2017. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Petersburg, TX area (ZIP 79250). 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 →