Haskell, TX (ZIP 79521) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 269 natural disaster events on record. These include 222 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (222 total). Of these, 10 (5%) 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 $454K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2009.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Haskell has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 16, 2018.
Haskell 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.
Haskell 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 $226.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Haskell was EF4 Tornado on May 26, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 16, 2018), causing $2.3M in damages. Flood on Aug 14, 2005 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79521 has experienced 269 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (222 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (19 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haskell, TX, with 222 events documented. These events have caused a combined $454K in property damage.
Yes, Haskell (ZIP 79521) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 16, 2018.
Haskell has 21 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79521 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Haskell, TX area (ZIP 79521). 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 →