Odessa, TX (ZIP 79761) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 274 natural disaster events on record. These include 187 hailstorms, 59 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $295.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Odessa is hailstorms, with 187 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (7%) 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 22% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 16 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
There have been 13 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 $729K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
Odessa has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Odessa 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 79761 has experienced 274 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (187 events), floods (59 events), severe wind events (13 events), earthquakes (12 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odessa, TX, with 187 events documented. These events have caused a combined $292.2M in property damage.
Yes, Odessa (ZIP 79761) has 59 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
Odessa has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79761 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 $295.7M in property damage in the Odessa, TX area (ZIP 79761). 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 →