With 226 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79381 in Wilson, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 184 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $677.2M. A total of 34 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 184 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $351.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $316.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2019.
Wilson 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.
Wilson has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilson was 4.5" Hail on May 8, 2015, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 4, 2015), causing $250.3M in damages. Flood on May 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($50.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79381 has experienced 226 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (184 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (8 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilson, TX, with 184 events documented. These events have caused a combined $351.8M in property damage.
Yes, Wilson (ZIP 79381) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $316.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2019.
Wilson has 14 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79381 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2015. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $677.2M in property damage in the Wilson, TX area (ZIP 79381). 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 →