Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the Amherst, TX area (ZIP 79312). These include 93 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 93 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $60.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2025.
Amherst has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Amherst has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amherst was 4" Hail on Jun 30, 2017, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 30, 2001), causing $15M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Oct 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79312 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amherst, TX, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.5M in property damage.
Amherst has 21 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79312 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2017. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.6M in property damage in the Amherst, TX area (ZIP 79312). 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 →