Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Jayton, TX area (ZIP 79528). These include 84 hailstorms, 8 earthquakes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jayton is hailstorms, with 84 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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 $790K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Jayton has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2011.
Jayton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $925K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2024.
Jayton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $217.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jayton 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 79528 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), earthquakes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jayton, TX, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $790K in property damage.
Jayton has 6 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 $217.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79528 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Jayton, TX area (ZIP 79528). 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 →