Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Goldsmith, TX area (ZIP 79741). These include 60 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $567K. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (60 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Goldsmith has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2024.
Goldsmith has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2016.
Goldsmith has experienced 2 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goldsmith was Flood on Sep 28, 2004, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79741 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goldsmith, TX, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $117K in property damage.
Yes, Goldsmith (ZIP 79741) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $380K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2024.
Goldsmith has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79741 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 28, 2004. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $567K in property damage in the Goldsmith, TX area (ZIP 79741). 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 →