With 323 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79336 in Levelland, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 233 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $206.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
With 233 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (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 $67.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $79.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $39M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 5, 2018.
Levelland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Levelland was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 29, 2024, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1970), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79336 has experienced 323 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (233 events), tornadoes (40 events), severe wind events (21 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Levelland, TX, with 233 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67.7M in property damage.
Yes, Levelland (ZIP 79336) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 2018.
Levelland has 40 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $79.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79336 was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 29, 2024. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $206.5M in property damage in the Levelland, TX area (ZIP 79336). 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 →