Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Trent, TX area (ZIP 79561). These include 76 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $401K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Trent is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Trent has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Trent has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Trent has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2024.
Trent 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 Trent was EF1 Tornado on Jun 15, 1951, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79561 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trent, TX, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Trent (ZIP 79561) 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.
Trent has 7 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79561 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1951. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $401K in property damage in the Trent, TX area (ZIP 79561). 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 →