With 451 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79720 in Vealmoor, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 332 hailstorms, 32 earthquakes, and 30 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.6M. A total of 51 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (332 total). Of these, 10 (3%) 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 $30.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2022.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2025.
Vealmoor has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vealmoor was 5" Hail on May 10, 1996, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 8, 2025), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79720 has experienced 451 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (332 events), earthquakes (32 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (28 events), floods (27 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vealmoor, TX, with 332 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.8M in property damage.
Yes, Vealmoor (ZIP 79720) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2025.
Vealmoor has 30 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79720 was 5" Hail, which occurred on May 10, 1996. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.6M in property damage in the Vealmoor, TX area (ZIP 79720). 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 →