ZIP code 79259, covering Tell, TX, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tell is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Tell has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2017.
Tell has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 1994.
Tell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tell was 102 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 29, 2009, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 97 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 15, 2002), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79259 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tell, TX, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $490K in property damage.
Tell has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79259 was 102 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 29, 2009. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Tell, TX area (ZIP 79259). 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 →