With 257 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79339 in Littlefield, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 183 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 26 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
With 183 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $48.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (27%) 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 $67.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2025.
Littlefield 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.
Littlefield has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $773K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
Littlefield 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 Littlefield was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1970), causing $25M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 30, 2001 also caused significant damage ($15M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79339 has experienced 257 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (183 events), tornadoes (37 events), severe wind events (26 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littlefield, TX, with 183 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.8M in property damage.
Yes, Littlefield (ZIP 79339) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $773K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Littlefield has 37 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 $67.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79339 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.4M in property damage in the Littlefield, TX area (ZIP 79339). 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 →