ZIP code 79520, covering Hamlin, TX, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 96 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 2024.
Hamlin has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
Hamlin 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.
Hamlin has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $31.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Hamlin 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamlin was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 17, 2018), causing $6.3M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jun 20, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79520 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamlin, TX, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hamlin (ZIP 79520) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Hamlin has 17 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79520 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.5M in property damage in the Hamlin, TX area (ZIP 79520). 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 →