Lenorah, TX (ZIP 79749) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 23 earthquakes, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $442.3K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lenorah is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 58% 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. 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 $327K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2009.
Lenorah has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $105.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Lenorah has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenorah was EF1 Tornado on Aug 20, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79749 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), earthquakes (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenorah, TX, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lenorah (ZIP 79749) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Lenorah has 12 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 $327K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79749 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 20, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $442.3K in property damage in the Lenorah, TX area (ZIP 79749). 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 →