Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Marfa, TX area (ZIP 79843). These include 49 hailstorms, 2 severe wind events, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $275K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (49 total). 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
Marfa has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 1990.
Marfa has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Marfa has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marfa was 2" Hail on Jun 3, 2005, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79843 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marfa, TX, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, Marfa (ZIP 79843) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79843 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 3, 2005. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $275K in property damage in the Marfa, TX area (ZIP 79843). 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 →