ZIP code 79742, covering Grandfalls, TX, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 5 earthquakes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 48 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2024.
Grandfalls has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
Grandfalls has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Grandfalls has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2016.
Grandfalls has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grandfalls was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 26, 2021), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79742 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grandfalls, TX, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Grandfalls (ZIP 79742) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2016.
Grandfalls has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79742 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Grandfalls, TX area (ZIP 79742). 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 →