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79911 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (79911)

this area, (ZIP 79911) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 35 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2022.

🌊 Floods

There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 7 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.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1979.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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 2" Hail (Sep 28, 2007), causing $8M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (79911)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79911 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 79911?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 79911 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 79911) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2025.

Has this area (79911) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1979.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79911 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 79911?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.9M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 79911). 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 →

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