Barstow, TX (ZIP 79719) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Barstow is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 $109.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Barstow has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2020.
Barstow has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2013.
Barstow has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $505.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2017.
Barstow has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 25, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barstow was Flood on Sep 21, 2014, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79719 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barstow, TX, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $109.5K in property damage.
Yes, Barstow (ZIP 79719) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $505.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2017.
Barstow 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79719 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2014. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Barstow, TX area (ZIP 79719). 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 →