ZIP code 79562, covering Tuscola, TX, has 172 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 150 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 150 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $782K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Tuscola has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 1983.
Tuscola has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $535K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2017.
Tuscola has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2007.
Tuscola has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2004.
Tuscola 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tuscola was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $7.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79562 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (150 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tuscola, TX, with 150 events documented. These events have caused a combined $782K in property damage.
Yes, Tuscola (ZIP 79562) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2007.
Tuscola 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 $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79562 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Tuscola, TX area (ZIP 79562). 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 →