ZIP code 79538, covering Novice, TX, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Novice has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.
Novice has experienced 3 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 $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2017.
Novice has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Novice 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $16.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Novice was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $16.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 14, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79538 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Novice, TX, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Novice has 9 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79538 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $16.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the Novice, TX area (ZIP 79538). 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 →