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79762 Odessa, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Odessa, TX (79762)

With 333 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 79762 in Odessa, TX has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 220 hailstorms, 75 floods, and 16 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $299.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (220 total). Of these, 14 (6%) 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 $292.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Floods account for 23% of the disaster record here, with 75 events documented. Of these, 24 (32%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2025.

🌍 Earthquakes

There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 22, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $949K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Odessa has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2024.

Notable Events

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Odessa, TX (79762)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79762 has experienced 333 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (220 events), floods (75 events), earthquakes (16 events), severe wind events (16 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 79762?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odessa, TX, with 220 events documented. These events have caused a combined $292.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 79762 (Odessa) prone to flooding?

Yes, Odessa (ZIP 79762) has 75 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2025.

Has Odessa (79762) ever been hit by a tornado?

Odessa has 6 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Odessa, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79762 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 79762?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $299.2M in property damage in the Odessa, TX area (ZIP 79762). 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 →

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