ZIP code 79748, covering Knott, TX, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 earthquakes, 24 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $135.7K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
Knott has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2015.
Knott has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Knott has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2025.
Knott has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knott was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2009, which caused $83K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79748 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (26 events), hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knott, TX, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Knott (ZIP 79748) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2025.
Knott has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $120K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79748 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2009. This event caused $83K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135.7K in property damage in the Knott, TX area (ZIP 79748). 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 →