Government records show 270 natural disaster events affecting the Odessa, TX area (ZIP 79763) — a notably active disaster history. These include 194 hailstorms, 56 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.6M.
With 194 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $87.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Floods account for 21% 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Odessa has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1989.
Odessa has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 22, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Odessa was 2.8" Hail on May 26, 1999, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 14, 2017), causing $1M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 14, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79763 has experienced 270 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (194 events), floods (56 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odessa, TX, with 194 events documented. These events have caused a combined $87.2M in property damage.
Yes, Odessa (ZIP 79763) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
Odessa 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79763 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 26, 1999. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.6M in property damage in the Odessa, TX area (ZIP 79763). 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 →