Government records show 205 natural disaster events affecting the Stamford, TX area (ZIP 79553) — a notably active disaster history. These include 161 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 161 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (5%) 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 $669K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 2024.
There have been 13 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.
Stamford 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.
Stamford 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
Stamford has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stamford was Flood on Oct 17, 2018, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Apr 29, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79553 has experienced 205 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (161 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stamford, TX, with 161 events documented. These events have caused a combined $669K in property damage.
Yes, Stamford (ZIP 79553) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
Stamford has 26 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 Feb 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79553 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 2018. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Stamford, TX area (ZIP 79553). 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 →