Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Old Glory, TX area (ZIP 79540). These include 71 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Old Glory is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $569.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
Old Glory has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 2024.
Old Glory has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Old Glory was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 2009), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79540 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Old Glory, TX, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $569.5K in property damage.
Old Glory has 7 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79540 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 $4.8M in property damage in the Old Glory, TX area (ZIP 79540). 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 →