ZIP code 79739, covering Garden City, TX, has 146 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 121 hailstorms, 9 earthquakes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 121 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Garden City has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 26, 2025.
Garden City has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2022.
Garden City has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2022.
Garden City has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garden City was 2.5" Hail on Oct 8, 2009, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 22, 2000), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79739 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), earthquakes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garden City, TX, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Garden City (ZIP 79739) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Garden City has 6 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79739 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 8, 2009. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Garden City, TX area (ZIP 79739). 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 →