Gardendale, TX (ZIP 79758) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 237 natural disaster events on record. These include 143 hailstorms, 56 floods, and 23 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $297M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gardendale is hailstorms, with 143 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $292.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Floods account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 56 events documented. Of these, 15 (27%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% 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 $599K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Gardendale has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gardendale was 5" Hail on Jun 14, 2017, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was 5" Hail (Jun 14, 2017), causing $100M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 26, 1999 also caused significant damage ($85M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79758 has experienced 237 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), floods (56 events), earthquakes (23 events), severe wind events (11 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gardendale, TX, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $292.2M in property damage.
Yes, Gardendale (ZIP 79758) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
Gardendale has 4 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79758 was 5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 14, 2017. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $297M in property damage in the Gardendale, TX area (ZIP 79758). 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 →