ZIP code 79502, covering Aspermont, TX, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 104 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 104 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $945K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2009.
Aspermont has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aspermont was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 2009), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79502 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), tornadoes (11 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aspermont, TX, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $945K in property damage.
Aspermont has 11 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79502 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Aspermont, TX area (ZIP 79502). 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 →