Quail, TX (ZIP 79251) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (44 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2019.
Quail has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Quail has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Quail has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $666K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Quail has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 15, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quail was Blizzard on Feb 24, 2013, which caused $660K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 18, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79251 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quail, TX, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $285K in property damage.
Quail has 10 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 $505.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79251 was Blizzard, which occurred on Feb 24, 2013. This event caused $660K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Quail, TX area (ZIP 79251). 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 →