Girard, TX (ZIP 79518) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 109 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (109 total). 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 $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Girard has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2024.
Girard has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $192.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2005.
Girard has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Girard was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 5, 2019, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 23, 2013), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79518 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Girard, TX, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $725K in property damage.
Girard has 3 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 $192.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79518 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 5, 2019. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Girard, TX area (ZIP 79518). 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 →