ZIP code 79745, covering Kermit, TX, has 161 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 120 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 13 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 120 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $368K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 2025.
Kermit has experienced 7 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 $182.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2016.
Kermit has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $27.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kermit was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 26, 2005, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 6, 2004), causing $275K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79745 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (120 events), severe wind events (15 events), earthquakes (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kermit, TX, with 120 events documented. These events have caused a combined $368K in property damage.
Yes, Kermit (ZIP 79745) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2018.
Kermit has 7 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 $182.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79745 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 26, 2005. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Kermit, TX area (ZIP 79745). 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 →