Sagerton, TX (ZIP 79548) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (81 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 2024.
Sagerton 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.
Sagerton 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.
Sagerton has experienced 2 floods 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 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 Aug 14, 2005.
Sagerton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sagerton was EF4 Tornado on May 26, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 2009), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Aug 14, 2005 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79548 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sagerton, TX, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $253K in property damage.
Yes, Sagerton (ZIP 79548) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2005.
Sagerton has 14 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79548 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Sagerton, TX area (ZIP 79548). 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 →