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79360 Seminole, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Seminole, TX (79360)

With 312 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79360 in Seminole, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 241 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.4M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 241 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 $55M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $704.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 17, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Seminole has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Seminole was 2.5" Hail on May 28, 1997, which caused $27M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 27, 1982), causing $25M in damages. 4" Hail on Jun 2, 1996 also caused significant damage ($17M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Seminole, TX (79360)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79360 has experienced 312 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (241 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (18 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 79360?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seminole, TX, with 241 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 79360 (Seminole) prone to flooding?

Yes, Seminole (ZIP 79360) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $704.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 17, 2024.

Has Seminole (79360) ever been hit by a tornado?

Seminole has 19 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 $28.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.

What was the worst natural disaster in Seminole, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79360 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 28, 1997. This event caused $27M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 79360?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.4M in property damage in the Seminole, TX area (ZIP 79360). 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 →

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