Abernathy, TX (ZIP 79311) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 217 natural disaster events on record. These include 155 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 127 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (155 total). Of these, 8 (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 $20.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $33.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% 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 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Abernathy has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
Abernathy 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 Abernathy was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (Jun 17, 2013), causing $14.1M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79311 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (16 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abernathy, TX, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.3M in property damage.
Yes, Abernathy (ZIP 79311) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
Abernathy has 25 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 $33.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79311 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.7M in property damage in the Abernathy, TX area (ZIP 79311). 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 →