ZIP code 79526, covering Hermleigh, TX, has 194 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 51 earthquakes, and 24 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 96 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $773K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 2, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2022.
Hermleigh has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hermleigh was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2025, which caused $825K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 1, 2022), causing $650K in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 11, 1999 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79526 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), earthquakes (51 events), severe wind events (24 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hermleigh, TX, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $773K in property damage.
Yes, Hermleigh (ZIP 79526) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2022.
Hermleigh has 11 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79526 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 9, 2025. This event caused $825K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Hermleigh, TX area (ZIP 79526). 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 →