Penwell, TX (ZIP 79776) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $479.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Penwell is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Penwell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1989.
Penwell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2017.
Penwell has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 22, 2001.
Penwell has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Penwell was Flood on Sep 28, 2004, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 13, 2002), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79776 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penwell, TX, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Penwell (ZIP 79776) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2004.
Penwell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79776 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 28, 2004. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $479.5K in property damage in the Penwell, TX area (ZIP 79776). 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 →