Federal records document 193 natural disaster events in the Baird, TX area (ZIP 79504). These include 156 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Baird is hailstorms, with 156 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2003.
Baird has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
Baird has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Baird has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Baird has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baird was EF2 Tornado on Jun 1, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 1, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Oct 17, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79504 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (156 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baird, TX, with 156 events documented. These events have caused a combined $355K in property damage.
Yes, Baird (ZIP 79504) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Baird has 22 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79504 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Baird, TX area (ZIP 79504). 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 →