ZIP code 79547, covering Rule, TX, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 103 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 103 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
Rule has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Rule 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2009.
Rule has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 16, 2018.
Rule 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.
Rule 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 Rule 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 (May 26, 1962), 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 79547 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rule, TX, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $202K in property damage.
Yes, Rule (ZIP 79547) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 16, 2018.
Rule has 9 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79547 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 $10.3M in property damage in the Rule, TX area (ZIP 79547). 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 →