ZIP code 79379, covering Whiteface, TX, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M. A total of 24 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Whiteface is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Whiteface has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2022.
Whiteface has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2024.
Whiteface has experienced 2 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 $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whiteface was EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1970), causing $25M 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 79379 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whiteface, TX, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Whiteface has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79379 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 17, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.1M in property damage in the Whiteface, TX area (ZIP 79379). 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 →