Government records show 228 natural disaster events affecting the Spur, TX area (ZIP 79370) — a notably active disaster history. These include 195 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spur is hailstorms, with 195 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $90.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2013.
Spur has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2015.
Spur has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 22, 2022.
Spur has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spur was 2.8" Hail on Jun 4, 2002, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 1, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79370 has experienced 228 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (195 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spur, TX, with 195 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Spur (ZIP 79370) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2015.
Spur has 12 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 $90.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79370 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 4, 2002. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Spur, TX area (ZIP 79370). 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 →