ZIP code 79718, covering Balmorhea, TX, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 11 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 121 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
Balmorhea has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $11.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Balmorhea has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 30 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2010.
Balmorhea has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Balmorhea was EF4 Tornado on May 22, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 30 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79718 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), earthquakes (11 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Balmorhea, TX, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Balmorhea (ZIP 79718) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
Balmorhea has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79718 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 30 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Balmorhea, TX area (ZIP 79718). 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 →