Imperial, TX (ZIP 79743) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Imperial is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 94% 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Imperial has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2018.
Imperial has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Imperial was 1.8" Hail on Sep 30, 2004, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79743 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Imperial, TX, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Imperial (ZIP 79743) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79743 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 30, 2004. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.5K in property damage in the Imperial, TX area (ZIP 79743). 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 →