Horizon City, TX (ZIP 79927) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $454.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $434.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Horizon City has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2017.
Horizon City 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.
Horizon City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1992.
Horizon City 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.
Horizon City 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 Horizon City was 1.8" Hail on Nov 4, 2016, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Sep 16, 2009), causing $100M 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 79927 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horizon City, TX, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $434.4M in property damage.
Yes, Horizon City (ZIP 79927) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2017.
Horizon City has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79927 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Nov 4, 2016. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $454.8M in property damage in the Horizon City, TX area (ZIP 79927). 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 →