Muleshoe, TX (ZIP 79347) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 228 natural disaster events on record. These include 173 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (173 total). Of these, 6 (3%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
Muleshoe has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Muleshoe has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Muleshoe has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muleshoe was Blizzard on Dec 26, 2015, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79347 has experienced 228 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (173 events), tornadoes (37 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muleshoe, TX, with 173 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.9M in property damage.
Yes, Muleshoe (ZIP 79347) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $575K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Muleshoe 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79347 was Blizzard, which occurred on Dec 26, 2015. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Muleshoe, TX area (ZIP 79347). 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 →