Lueders, TX (ZIP 79533) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (61 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $802.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 1994.
Lueders has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Lueders has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 21, 2022.
Lueders has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lueders was EF2 Tornado on Aug 23, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 7, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79533 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lueders, TX, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Lueders has 12 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 $802.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79533 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 23, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Lueders, TX area (ZIP 79533). 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 →