With 470 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79549 in Dermott, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 306 hailstorms, 95 earthquakes, and 31 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dermott is hailstorms, with 306 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $21.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 20% of the disaster record here, with 95 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 31 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $406.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2022.
Dermott has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dermott was 2.8" Hail on May 4, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 10, 1999), causing $4M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2025 also caused significant damage ($825K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79549 has experienced 470 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (306 events), earthquakes (95 events), severe wind events (31 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dermott, TX, with 306 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.1M in property damage.
Yes, Dermott (ZIP 79549) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $406.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2022.
Dermott has 14 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79549 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 4, 2006. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Dermott, TX area (ZIP 79549). 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 →