ZIP code 79355, covering Plains, TX, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 108 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Plains is hailstorms, with 108 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $27.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 1977.
Plains has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2023.
Plains has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Plains has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plains was 1.8" Hail on Oct 21, 2010, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 11, 1999), causing $3M in damages. 4" Hail on Jun 2, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79355 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plains, TX, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.4M in property damage.
Yes, Plains (ZIP 79355) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2015.
Plains has 11 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 $30.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79355 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 21, 2010. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Plains, TX area (ZIP 79355). 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 →