ZIP code 79754, covering Mentone, TX, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 13 earthquakes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 38 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (8%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2025.
Mentone has experienced 7 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 $64.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2014.
Mentone has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 1999.
Mentone has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mentone was 130 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 13, 2020, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79754 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), earthquakes (13 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mentone, TX, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Mentone (ZIP 79754) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $64.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2014.
Mentone 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 $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79754 was 130 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 13, 2020. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Mentone, TX area (ZIP 79754). 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 →