Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Monahans, TX area (ZIP 79756). These include 71 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (71 total). 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 $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2025.
Monahans has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2021.
Monahans has experienced 3 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monahans was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 26, 2021), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79756 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monahans, TX, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90K in property damage.
Yes, Monahans (ZIP 79756) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2021.
Monahans has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79756 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Monahans, TX area (ZIP 79756). 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 →