Lubbock, TX (ZIP 79407) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 340 natural disaster events on record. These include 235 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 22 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $675.4M. These events have resulted in 37 recorded deaths and 634 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (235 total). Of these, 3 (1%) 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 $270.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $502K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $122.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255.4M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
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 Flood (Jun 7, 2014), causing $100M in damages. 4.5" Hail on Jun 23, 2023 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79407 has experienced 340 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (235 events), blizzards (39 events), severe wind events (22 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (19 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lubbock, TX, with 235 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lubbock (ZIP 79407) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $122.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Lubbock has 19 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 $255.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79407 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 $675.4M in property damage in the Lubbock, TX area (ZIP 79407). 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 →