Wellman, TX (ZIP 79378) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 19 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Wellman has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Wellman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $232K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2014.
Wellman has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Wellman has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellman was Blizzard on Dec 26, 2015, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 82 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 14, 2009), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79378 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellman, TX, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $900K in property damage.
Yes, Wellman (ZIP 79378) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79378 was Blizzard, which occurred on Dec 26, 2015. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Wellman, TX area (ZIP 79378). 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 →