Roscoe, TX (ZIP 79545) has experienced 187 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 144 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 109 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (144 total). Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2015.
Roscoe has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Roscoe has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roscoe was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 4, 2002), causing $12M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 27, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79545 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roscoe, TX, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.6M in property damage.
Yes, Roscoe (ZIP 79545) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Roscoe has 16 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79545 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43M in property damage in the Roscoe, TX area (ZIP 79545). 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 →