Dell City, TX (ZIP 79837) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $99K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 3 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 4, 2023.
Dell City has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2019.
Dell City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2004.
Dell City has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2022.
Dell City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1974.
Dell City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dell City was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79837 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (17 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dell City, TX, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Dell City (ZIP 79837) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2022.
Dell City has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79837 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $99K in property damage in the Dell City, TX area (ZIP 79837). 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 →