Pep, TX (ZIP 79353) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% 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.
Pep has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 1991.
Pep 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.
Pep has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 1, 2008.
Pep has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pep was 2.8" Hail on Jun 3, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Dec 26, 2015), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79353 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pep, TX, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Pep has 6 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79353 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 3, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Pep, TX area (ZIP 79353). 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 →