ZIP code 79778, covering Rankin, TX, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.9K.
With 48 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Rankin has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $44.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 22, 2015.
Rankin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2000.
Rankin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rankin was Flash Flood on Oct 22, 2015, which caused $35K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79778 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rankin, TX, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Rankin (ZIP 79778) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 22, 2015.
Rankin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79778 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 22, 2015. This event caused $35K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.9K in property damage in the Rankin, TX area (ZIP 79778). 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 →