ZIP code 79781, covering Sheffield, TX, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (10%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2024.
Sheffield has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Sheffield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheffield was 4" Hail on Jun 5, 1999, which caused $1.8M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79781 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheffield, TX, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79781 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jun 5, 1999. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Sheffield, TX area (ZIP 79781). 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 →