Government records show 383 natural disaster events affecting the Verhalen, TX area (ZIP 79772) — a notably active disaster history. These include 181 earthquakes, 159 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 140 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (181 total). Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 4, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 159 events documented. Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $126.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 30 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2020.
Verhalen has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $605K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Verhalen was EF4 Tornado on May 22, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 30 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 4, 2004), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79772 has experienced 383 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (181 events), hailstorms (159 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (16 events), and severe wind events (10 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Verhalen, TX, with 181 events documented.
Yes, Verhalen (ZIP 79772) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Verhalen has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79772 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 30 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Verhalen, TX area (ZIP 79772). 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 →