Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 79838 in Fabens, TX. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.4M. Across all recorded events, 6 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 13 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2019.
Fabens has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2010.
Fabens has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2017.
Fabens has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1997.
Fabens has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fabens was 86 mph High Wind on Jan 17, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 1, 2011), causing $5M in damages. 79 mph High Wind on Dec 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79838 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fabens, TX, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Fabens (ZIP 79838) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $280K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79838 was 86 mph High Wind, which occurred on Jan 17, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.4M in property damage in the Fabens, TX area (ZIP 79838). 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 →