Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Sundown, TX area (ZIP 79372). These include 25 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2017.
Sundown has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2023.
Sundown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2013.
Sundown has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Sundown 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 Sep 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sundown was 2.5" Hail on Jun 7, 2014, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Sep 7, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 3, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79372 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (16 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sundown, TX, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sundown (ZIP 79372) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2008.
Sundown has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79372 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 7, 2014. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.5M in property damage in the Sundown, TX area (ZIP 79372). 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 →