Sylvester, TX (ZIP 79560) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $823K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (61 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $726K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Sylvester has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1997.
Sylvester has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Sylvester 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.
Sylvester has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sylvester was 4.2" Hail on Jun 2, 2009, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79560 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sylvester, TX, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $726K in property damage.
Yes, Sylvester (ZIP 79560) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
Sylvester has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $90K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79560 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 2, 2009. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $823K in property damage in the Sylvester, TX area (ZIP 79560). 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 →