Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Tarzan, TX area (ZIP 79783). These include 56 earthquakes, 53 hailstorms, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tarzan is earthquakes, with 56 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 Nov 8, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Tarzan has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $330.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2009.
Tarzan has experienced 5 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 $61.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Tarzan has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tarzan was 1.8" Hail on Sep 7, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Sep 7, 2003), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79783 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (56 events), hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tarzan, TX, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Tarzan (ZIP 79783) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Tarzan has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $330.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79783 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 7, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Tarzan, TX area (ZIP 79783). 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 →