Tornillo, TX (ZIP 79853) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. Across all recorded events, 6 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (63% 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.
Tornillo 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.
Tornillo 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.
Tornillo 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.
Tornillo has experienced 1 flood 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tornillo 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 79853 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tornillo, TX, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Tornillo (ZIP 79853) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79853 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 $17.1M in property damage in the Tornillo, TX area (ZIP 79853). 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 →