Sanderson, TX (ZIP 79848) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sanderson is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (5%) 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 $123.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Sanderson has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Sanderson has experienced 2 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 $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2022.
Sanderson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanderson was EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 2024, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79848 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanderson, TX, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $123.5K in property damage.
Yes, Sanderson (ZIP 79848) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2022.
Sanderson has 8 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 $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79848 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 2024. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Sanderson, TX area (ZIP 79848). 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 →