Government records show 296 natural disaster events affecting the Midland, TX area (ZIP 79703) — a notably active disaster history. These include 192 hailstorms, 79 floods, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $176.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 192 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $169.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Floods account for 27% of the disaster record here, with 79 events documented. Of these, 16 (20%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Midland has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 1989.
Midland has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Midland was 2" Hail on Apr 11, 2009, which caused $161.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 13, 1999), causing $8M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 13, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79703 has experienced 296 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (192 events), floods (79 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midland, TX, with 192 events documented. These events have caused a combined $169.7M in property damage.
Yes, Midland (ZIP 79703) has 79 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Midland has 6 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79703 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 11, 2009. This event caused $161.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $176.6M in property damage in the Midland, TX area (ZIP 79703). 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 →