Government records show 263 natural disaster events affecting the Tahoka, TX area (ZIP 79373) — a notably active disaster history. These include 207 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $314.4M. A total of 29 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tahoka is hailstorms, with 207 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (4%) 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 $36.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $816K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2019.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $269.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2019.
Tahoka has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tahoka was Flash Flood on May 4, 2015, which caused $250.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 4, 2015), causing $10.3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 11, 1999 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79373 has experienced 263 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (207 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (13 events), and blizzards (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tahoka, TX, with 207 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.6M in property damage.
Yes, Tahoka (ZIP 79373) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $269.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2019.
Tahoka has 18 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 $816K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79373 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 4, 2015. This event caused $250.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $314.4M in property damage in the Tahoka, TX area (ZIP 79373). 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 →