With 204 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79546 in Rotan, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 123 hailstorms, 53 earthquakes, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Rotan is hailstorms, with 123 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (6%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $695.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2005.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Rotan has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rotan was 1.8" Hail on May 4, 2002, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Jun 2, 2009), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79546 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (123 events), earthquakes (53 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rotan, TX, with 123 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Rotan has 15 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 $695.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79546 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 4, 2002. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Rotan, TX area (ZIP 79546). 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 →