Abilene, TX (ZIP 79605) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 252 natural disaster events on record. These include 209 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 29 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (209 total). Of these, 8 (4%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Abilene 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.
Abilene has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Abilene 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 Abilene was EF2 Tornado on May 18, 2019, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $7.8M in damages. Flood on Aug 18, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79605 has experienced 252 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (209 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abilene, TX, with 209 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.6M in property damage.
Yes, Abilene (ZIP 79605) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 17, 2018.
Abilene has 12 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79605 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 2019. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.3M in property damage in the Abilene, TX area (ZIP 79605). 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 →