Federal records document 189 natural disaster events in the Hawley, TX area (ZIP 79525). These include 159 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hawley is hailstorms, with 159 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (6%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2024.
Hawley has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Hawley 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.
Hawley 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 $394K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
Hawley 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 Hawley was 2.5" Hail on May 5, 2006, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 25, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79525 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (159 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawley, TX, with 159 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hawley (ZIP 79525) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $394K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
Hawley has 15 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79525 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 5, 2006. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Hawley, TX area (ZIP 79525). 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 →