Idalou, TX (ZIP 79329) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 210 natural disaster events on record. These include 124 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 25 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 124 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (124 total). Of these, 5 (4%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (77%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% 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 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $557.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2009.
Idalou has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Idalou has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Idalou was 4.5" Hail on Jun 17, 2013, which caused $14.1M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Dec 26, 2015), causing $12M in damages. Winter Weather on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79329 has experienced 210 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), blizzards (39 events), severe wind events (25 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Idalou, TX, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2M in property damage.
Yes, Idalou (ZIP 79329) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Idalou has 11 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 $557.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79329 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 17, 2013. This event caused $14.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.5M in property damage in the Idalou, TX area (ZIP 79329). 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 →