Fort Davis, TX (ZIP 79734) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Davis is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Fort Davis has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2021.
Fort Davis has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Fort Davis has experienced 2 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Fort Davis has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Davis was Flash Flood on Aug 20, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 12, 2014), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79734 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Davis, TX, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Davis (ZIP 79734) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2021.
Fort Davis has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79734 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 20, 2021. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Fort Davis, TX area (ZIP 79734). 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 →