O Brien, TX (ZIP 79539) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (77 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
O Brien has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
O Brien has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
O Brien has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
O Brien has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $226.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for O Brien was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Oct 16, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79539 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in O Brien, TX, with 77 events documented.
Yes, O Brien (ZIP 79539) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
O Brien has 11 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79539 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the O Brien, TX area (ZIP 79539). 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 →