Avoca, TX (ZIP 79503) has experienced 130 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 100 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (100 total). Of these, 5 (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 $288K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $812.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2023.
Avoca has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Avoca has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Avoca has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Avoca has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avoca was 3" Hail on Apr 29, 2000, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 7, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79503 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avoca, TX, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $288K in property damage.
Yes, Avoca (ZIP 79503) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
Avoca has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $812.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79503 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Apr 29, 2000. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Avoca, TX area (ZIP 79503). 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 →