Government records show 268 natural disaster events affecting the Lamesa, TX area (ZIP 79331) — a notably active disaster history. These include 170 hailstorms, 32 earthquakes, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lamesa is hailstorms, with 170 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $402.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Lamesa has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamesa was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 26, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 26, 2021), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2021 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79331 has experienced 268 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), earthquakes (32 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (22 events), floods (19 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamesa, TX, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11M in property damage.
Yes, Lamesa (ZIP 79331) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Lamesa has 23 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 $402.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79331 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 26, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43M in property damage in the Lamesa, TX area (ZIP 79331). 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 →