ZIP code 79916, covering this area, , has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.6M. Across all recorded events, 11 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
this area 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.
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.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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 79916 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.3M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 79916) has 14 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 79916 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 $40.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 79916). 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 →