Government records show 222 natural disaster events affecting the Brownfield, TX area (ZIP 79316) — a notably active disaster history. These include 182 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brownfield is hailstorms, with 182 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $61.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Brownfield has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $337K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2025.
Brownfield has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2015.
Brownfield has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $330K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Brownfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownfield was 1.8" Hail on Oct 21, 2010, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Oct 21, 2010), causing $15M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Oct 21, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79316 has experienced 222 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (182 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownfield, TX, with 182 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brownfield (ZIP 79316) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2015.
Brownfield has 16 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 $85K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79316 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 21, 2010. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.2M in property damage in the Brownfield, TX area (ZIP 79316). 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 →