With 240 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79252 in Quanah, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 195 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $562.3K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 195 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $397.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Quanah 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quanah was EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 2003, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 11, 2007), causing $107K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79252 has experienced 240 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (195 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (18 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quanah, TX, with 195 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.5K in property damage.
Quanah has 25 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 $397.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79252 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2003. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $562.3K in property damage in the Quanah, TX area (ZIP 79252). 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 →