Fieldton, TX (ZIP 79326) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (49 total). Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
Fieldton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2007.
Fieldton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Fieldton 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.
Fieldton 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 Fieldton was 1.8" Hail on Oct 10, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 17, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 10, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79326 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fieldton, TX, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Fieldton has 10 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79326 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 10, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Fieldton, TX area (ZIP 79326). 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 →