ZIP code 79508, covering Buffalo Gap, TX, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
With 76 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Buffalo Gap has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 1983.
Buffalo Gap has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $535K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2017.
Buffalo Gap 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 $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2007.
Buffalo Gap 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Buffalo Gap has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo Gap was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021, which caused $7.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79508 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo Gap, TX, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo Gap (ZIP 79508) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $515K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2007.
Buffalo Gap has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79508 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 15, 2021. This event caused $7.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Buffalo Gap, TX area (ZIP 79508). 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 →