Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Ransom Canyon, TX area (ZIP 79366). These include 39 blizzards, 25 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.6M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 122 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (52% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 30 (77%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Ransom Canyon has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Ransom Canyon has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2011.
Ransom Canyon has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 1, 2008.
Ransom Canyon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ransom Canyon was Blizzard on Dec 26, 2015, which caused $12M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 1" Hail (Oct 21, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Winter Weather on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79366 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ransom Canyon, TX, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.6M in property damage.
Ransom Canyon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79366 was Blizzard, which occurred on Dec 26, 2015. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.6M in property damage in the Ransom Canyon, TX area (ZIP 79366). 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 →