ZIP code 79925, covering El Paso, TX, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $164.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for El Paso is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 63% 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 $144.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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.
El Paso 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.
El Paso 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.
El Paso 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 El Paso was 1.8" Hail on Sep 16, 2009, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Sep 16, 2009), causing $20M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Sep 16, 2009 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79925 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Paso, TX, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $144.7M in property damage.
Yes, El Paso (ZIP 79925) has 15 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 79925 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 16, 2009. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $164.8M in property damage in the El Paso, TX area (ZIP 79925). 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 →