Lubbock, TX (ZIP 79401) has experienced 193 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 121 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $412.1M. These events have resulted in 37 recorded deaths and 625 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (121 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $124M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (77%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Lubbock has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Lubbock has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255.2M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1999.
Lubbock has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lubbock was EF5 Tornado on May 11, 1970, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 26 fatalities. Another major event was 1" Hail (May 30, 2001), causing $25M in damages. 1" Hail on May 30, 2001 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79401 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), blizzards (39 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lubbock, TX, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $124M in property damage.
Yes, Lubbock (ZIP 79401) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Lubbock has 7 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 $255.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79401 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 1970. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 26 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $412.1M in property damage in the Lubbock, TX area (ZIP 79401). 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 →