Silverton, TX (ZIP 79257) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 116 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (116 total). Of these, 11 (9%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $440.6K in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2013.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Silverton has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Silverton has experienced 2 floods 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 $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2012.
Silverton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silverton was 1.8" Hail on Jun 21, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 29, 1999), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79257 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silverton, TX, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Silverton (ZIP 79257) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2012.
Silverton 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 $440.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79257 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 21, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Silverton, TX area (ZIP 79257). 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 →