Midland, TX (ZIP 79707) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 407 natural disaster events on record. These include 247 hailstorms, 98 floods, and 31 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $376.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Midland is hailstorms, with 247 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (5%) 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 $368.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Floods account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 98 events documented. Of these, 24 (24%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 13, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $802K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2024.
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 5" Hail (Jun 14, 2017), causing $100M in damages. 5" Hail on Jun 14, 2017 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79707 has experienced 407 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (247 events), floods (98 events), earthquakes (31 events), severe wind events (20 events), and tornadoes (11 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midland, TX, with 247 events documented. These events have caused a combined $368.8M in property damage.
Yes, Midland (ZIP 79707) has 98 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Midland has 11 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79707 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 $376.6M in property damage in the Midland, TX area (ZIP 79707). 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 →