Fort Bliss, TX (ZIP 79908) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. Across all recorded events, 9 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 36 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Fort Bliss has experienced 9 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 Jul 13, 2018.
Fort Bliss 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.
Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss was 1.5" Hail on Sep 16, 2009, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph High Wind (Jan 17, 1996), causing $10M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79908 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Bliss, TX, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.3M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Bliss (ZIP 79908) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79908 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 16, 2009. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Fort Bliss, TX area (ZIP 79908). 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 →