Sudan, TX (ZIP 79371) has experienced 169 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 122 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (122 total). Of these, 6 (5%) 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 $53.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (28%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2025.
Sudan has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sudan was 4" Hail on Jun 30, 2017, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 30, 2001), causing $15M in damages. Blizzard on Dec 26, 2015 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79371 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (13 events), and blizzards (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sudan, TX, with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53.1M in property damage.
Sudan has 25 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79371 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2017. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.8M in property damage in the Sudan, TX area (ZIP 79371). 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 →