ZIP code 79529, covering Knox City, TX, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 83 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Knox City has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Knox City has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Knox City has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knox City was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 3, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79529 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knox City, TX, with 83 events documented.
Yes, Knox City (ZIP 79529) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Knox City has 13 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79529 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Knox City, TX area (ZIP 79529). 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 →