ZIP code 79505, covering Benjamin, TX, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $852.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 96 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $767.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Benjamin has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Benjamin 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Benjamin has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benjamin was EF2 Tornado on Apr 29, 2025, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 22, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79505 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benjamin, TX, with 96 events documented.
Yes, Benjamin (ZIP 79505) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Benjamin has 11 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 $767.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79505 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 29, 2025. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $852.5K in property damage in the Benjamin, TX area (ZIP 79505). 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 →