Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Gail, TX area (ZIP 79738). These include 63 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $992.4K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (63 total). Of these, 4 (6%) 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 3, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $107.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2024.
Gail has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. 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 $269.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2023.
Gail has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gail was EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2005, which caused $325K in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jun 5, 2005), causing $205K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79738 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gail, TX, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $210K in property damage.
Yes, Gail (ZIP 79738) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $107.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2024.
Gail has 3 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 $405K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79738 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2005. This event caused $325K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $992.4K in property damage in the Gail, TX area (ZIP 79738). 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 →