Hico, TX Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Hico is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Hico is lower than Texas average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #1499
| Hico, TX | 0.00 |
| Texas | 0.04 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Hico, TX | 0.0000 |
| Texas | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #1086
| Hico, TX | 172.23 |
| Texas | 208.58 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,829 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Hico, TX were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 1 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 23 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 398 | Hail: | 1,443 | Heat: | 5 | Heavy Snow: | 5 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 4 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 5 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 896 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 2 | Winter Storm: | 10 | Winter Weather: | 7 |
| Other: | 30 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Hico, TX.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Hico, TX.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Hico, TX.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 70 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Hico, TX.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 6.4 | 1979-04-11 | 2 | 31°54'N / 98°11'W | 31°59'N / 98°04'W | 9.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Hamilton |
| 11.0 | 1994-04-26 | 2 | 32°04'N / 97°52'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 500K | 0 | Bosque | |
| Brief Description: Tornado number one was on the ground intermittently for about one mile. A grain silo was unroofed, one house destroyed, two mobile homes destroyed, a barn was destroyed, and at least 20 telephone poles were blown down. There was one minor injury. | |||||||||||
| 17.3 | 1966-04-19 | 2 | 32°04'N / 97°45'W | 2.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 17.5 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°00'N / 98°25'W | 32°02'N / 98°14'W | 11.10 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Erath |
| 18.2 | 1979-04-10 | 2 | 31°45'N / 98°22'W | 31°54'N / 98°11'W | 15.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Comanche |
| 18.8 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°13'N / 98°12'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Erath | |||
| 22.6 | 1991-04-28 | 2 | 31°40'N / 98°07'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hamilton | |
| 22.7 | 1960-05-04 | 2 | 32°05'N / 98°24'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Erath | |
| 25.3 | 1990-04-25 | 2 | 32°06'N / 98°27'W | 32°08'N / 98°25'W | 2.80 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Erath |
| 25.5 | 1978-04-30 | 2 | 31°52'N / 97°37'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bosque | |||
| 25.8 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°15'N / 97°45'W | 32°14'N / 97°40'W | 3.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Somervell |
| 26.2 | 1990-04-25 | 2 | 32°05'N / 98°28'W | 32°06'N / 98°27'W | 1.20 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Comanche |
| 26.6 | 1982-05-12 | 2 | 31°48'N / 98°28'W | 31°58'N / 98°28'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Comanche |
| 27.1 | 1990-05-02 | 2 | 31°58'N / 97°34'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 27.2 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°17'N / 97°45'W | 32°17'N / 97°42'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Somervell |
| 30.1 | 1976-05-31 | 2 | 32°22'N / 98°20'W | 32°19'N / 98°19'W | 4.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Erath |
| 31.0 | 1990-04-27 | 2 | 32°01'N / 97°30'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 31.3 | 1971-05-09 | 2 | 31°43'N / 97°36'W | 0.10 Mile | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 31.8 | 1980-06-20 | 2 | 31°50'N / 97°33'W | 31°48'N / 97°30'W | 4.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Bosque |
| 32.3 | 1958-04-28 | 3 | 31°54'N / 98°36'W | 31°57'N / 98°33'W | 4.90 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Comanche |
| 33.7 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°14'N / 97°32'W | 1.50 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 34.0 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 31°46'N / 97°30'W | 31°52'N / 97°28'W | 7.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 400K | 0K | Bosque |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and concluded a tornado formed east of Clifton. The tornado took a northeast track and went on to damage trees along CR 3355 just south of FM 708. The tornado also heavily damaged a turkey farm at the intersection of CR 3355 and FM 708. Debris from the turkey farm was scattered over a quarter mile northeast of the farm. The tornado continued northeast and heavily damaged two barns on CR 3440 south of the Womack community. Trees and fences were damaged along CR 3410 and CR 3415 just south and east of Womack. The tornado then crossed FM 219 east of Womack and dissipated near the intersection of FM 219 and Highway 22. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A rare winter tornado outbreak occurred on December 29 over portions of North Texas, spawning almost two dozen tornadoes. Very high shear and low instability created an environment favorable for tornadoes. A strong surface low pressure system and warm front located in southern North Texas increased the probablitity for low-level rotation. In addition to tornadoes, severe reports of large hail and flash flooding were widespread. | |||||||||||
| 34.4 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°49'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hood | |
| 35.1 | 1989-05-04 | 2 | 32°29'N / 97°52'W | 32°27'N / 97°48'W | 3.50 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 22 | 0K | 0 | Hood |
| 35.1 | 1977-07-27 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°47'W | 0.70 Mile | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hood | |
| 35.6 | 1993-10-12 | 2 | 32°07'N / 98°37'W | 25.00 Miles | 800 Yards | 0 | 12 | 5.0M | 0 | Comanche | |
| Brief Description: Ten houses were destroyed, and 12 persons were injured. | |||||||||||
| 36.9 | 1961-03-16 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°33'W | 1.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 36.9 | 1982-05-12 | 3 | 32°29'N / 98°14'W | 32°31'N / 98°10'W | 5.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Erath |
| 38.2 | 1982-05-12 | 3 | 32°31'N / 98°10'W | 32°33'N / 98°05'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Palo Pinto |
| 38.8 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°17'N / 97°28'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 38.8 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°17'N / 97°28'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 39.3 | 2000-05-12 | 3 | 31°54'N / 97°22'W | 31°54'N / 97°22'W | 7.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 2 | 0 | 3.0M | 0 | Bosque |
| Brief Description: A tornado formed over the central part of Lake Whitney at approximately 1610 CST. The tornado moved south and dissipated near the dam at 1625 CST. The tornado caused two deaths, both of which occurred in the same home, but no other injuries. The most significant damaged occurred at the Lakewood Harbor Subdivision, three miles northwest of the Dam, around 1615 CST. 38 homes were destroyed and 27 others were damaged. M70PH, F80PH May 12, 2000 - Event Narrative A cold front moved into North Texas, and became stationary along a Bonham, Dallas, Hillsboro, Goldthwaite line. Numerous hail and wind reports were received. An F-3 tornado touched down near Lake Whitney in the late afternoon hours.The parent storm continued to develop on the south flank, resulting in a long lived wall cloud that moved south through southern Bosque, western McLennan, eastern Coryell, and western Bell counties. While reports of hail and funnels continued through the life of the storm, no additional tornadoes were sighted. | |||||||||||
| 39.3 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°28'N / 97°50'W | 32°32'N / 97°39'W | 11.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hood |
| 39.3 | 1982-05-12 | 2 | 31°38'N / 98°34'W | 31°42'N / 98°36'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mills |
| 39.4 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°31'N / 97°47'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hood | |
| 39.9 | 2001-10-12 | 2 | 31°41'N / 97°27'W | 31°41'N / 97°27'W | 4.20 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: The first tornado to hit the county touched down 2.5 miles southwest of Valley Mills, then moved east northeast and dissipated 1.5 miles east of Valley Mills. The most significant damage was to a frame house near the beginning of the damage path. There was also damage to house roofs and mobile homes along Cap Fiske Road, Highway 317, and near Highway 6 on the southern edge of Valley Mills. Showers and thunderstorms developed across north Texas, mainly in the afternoon and night resulting in widespread severe weather, during the period October 10-13. The most significant event occured during the late afternoon and night of October 12, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved east across north texas producing eight tornadoes, and nearly two million dollars in damage. | |||||||||||
| 40.2 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 32°05'N / 97°24'W | 32°12'N / 97°20'W | 8.00 Miles | 587 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0K | Hill |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that a tornado developed west of FM 933 and south of CR 1145. Tree damage was noted as the tornado crossed FM 933 and FM 67 one mile southeast of Blum. The tornado apparently increased in size and intensity after crossing FM 67. A large grain silo was toppled over on CR 1137, roughly 1.5 miles northeast of Blum. Extensive tree and power pole damage was also noted. The path width was over a quarter of a mile at this time. As the tornado crossed County Roads 1136 and 1133, widespread tree damage was noted, as was structural damage to roofs and windows. The tornado then moved across FM 2488 just south of the Johnson County line, where a well-engineered home lost portions of roof decking and a large barn was destroyed. Portions of the barn's metal skin were carried over a mile to the north-northeast. The tornado then crossed into Johnson County. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A rare winter tornado outbreak occurred on December 29 over portions of North Texas, spawning almost two dozen tornadoes. Very high shear and low instability created an environment favorable for tornadoes. A strong surface low pressure system and warm front located in southern North Texas increased the probablitity for low-level rotation. In addition to tornadoes, severe reports of large hail and flash flooding were widespread. | |||||||||||
| 40.7 | 1982-05-12 | 3 | 31°50'N / 98°41'W | 31°54'N / 98°44'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Comanche |
| 40.9 | 1965-05-09 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°20'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill | |
| 41.0 | 1954-02-19 | 2 | 32°13'N / 98°41'W | 32°15'N / 98°39'W | 3.00 Miles | 17 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Eastland |
| 41.3 | 1982-05-12 | 3 | 31°54'N / 98°44'W | 32°03'N / 98°44'W | 9.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Comanche |
| 41.5 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°40'N / 97°28'W | 31°38'N / 97°25'W | 4.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Bosque |
| 41.5 | 1973-05-06 | 5 | 31°38'N / 97°29'W | 31°44'N / 97°21'W | 10.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 42.0 | 1982-05-12 | 2 | 31°32'N / 98°34'W | 31°38'N / 98°34'W | 6.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mills |
| 42.4 | 1957-05-12 | 2 | 31°36'N / 97°28'W | 1.00 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 42.5 | 1970-04-26 | 2 | 31°55'N / 98°45'W | 1.00 Mile | 267 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Comanche | |
| 42.7 | 1981-10-13 | 2 | 32°08'N / 97°20'W | 32°10'N / 97°19'W | 2.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill |
| 43.1 | 1962-09-07 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°25'W | 2.00 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 43.6 | 1976-05-26 | 3 | 32°24'N / 97°27'W | 32°21'N / 97°26'W | 3.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 44.5 | 1973-11-24 | 3 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 44.5 | 1975-04-07 | 2 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.20 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 45.2 | 1971-10-19 | 2 | 32°25'N / 97°32'W | 32°29'N / 97°26'W | 7.60 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 45.2 | 1971-05-23 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°19'W | 31°57'N / 97°12'W | 7.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill |
| 45.2 | 1971-05-23 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°19'W | 31°57'N / 97°12'W | 7.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill |
| 45.2 | 1971-05-23 | 3 | 31°56'N / 97°19'W | 31°57'N / 97°12'W | 7.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 1 | 49 | 0K | 0 | Hill |
| 46.0 | 1973-04-23 | 3 | 32°22'N / 97°23'W | 2.50 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 3 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 46.6 | 1978-04-30 | 2 | 32°24'N / 97°24'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 46.8 | 1976-05-26 | 2 | 32°16'N / 97°18'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 47.2 | 1962-06-28 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°20'W | 1.00 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 47.3 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°38'N / 97°25'W | 31°30'N / 97°22'W | 9.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 47.4 | 1982-05-12 | 2 | 32°36'N / 97°50'W | 32°40'N / 97°41'W | 8.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Parker |
| 47.4 | 1968-05-13 | 2 | 32°23'N / 97°22'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 47.8 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°39'N / 97°19'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 47.9 | 1976-05-26 | 4 | 32°16'N / 97°17'W | 32°15'N / 97°16'W | 1.90 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Johnson |
| 48.1 | 1976-04-15 | 2 | 31°26'N / 97°31'W | 31°30'N / 97°27'W | 5.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 48.1 | 1967-06-11 | 2 | 31°40'N / 97°18'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 48.2 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 32°10'N / 97°19'W | 32°22'N / 97°14'W | 15.00 Miles | 587 Yards | 0 | 12 | 2.0M | 0K | Johnson |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that the tornado which originated in Hill County continued on its destructive northeast path into Johnson County. Damage to sheds and vegetation was noted along County Roads 1205 and 1204. The most significant damage to structures was found near FM 916, CR 1202, and CR 1205, northeast to near Highway 171. Several structures were unroofed while others suffered partial roof loss. Major damage to trees was also noted here. Damage to homes and trees continued along the track near CR 421, CR 423, and CR 415 just north of Highway 4. The tornado then crossed FM 2415. The last observed damage was along the south shore of Lake Alvarado. County officials reported that twenty-two residences were destroyed, twenty were heavily damaged, and twenty more had minor damages. Ten people were taken to local hospitals. Most were for minor injuries, but two suffered more serious injuries and were released from the hospital the next day. The Governor designated Johnson County a disaster area. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A rare winter tornado outbreak occurred on December 29 over portions of North Texas, spawning almost two dozen tornadoes. Very high shear and low instability created an environment favorable for tornadoes. A strong surface low pressure system and warm front located in southern North Texas increased the probablitity for low-level rotation. In addition to tornadoes, severe reports of large hail and flash flooding were widespread. | |||||||||||
| 48.9 | 1952-04-21 | 4 | 31°30'N / 97°27'W | 31°29'N / 97°25'W | 2.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 49.3 | 1986-02-02 | 2 | 32°39'N / 97°56'W | 32°44'N / 97°52'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Parker |
| 49.5 | 1998-10-17 | 2 | 31°25'N / 97°31'W | 31°25'N / 97°31'W | 0.10 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 50K | 0 | Coryell |
| Brief Description: Two brick homes were destroyed and large trees were uprooted when a narrow tornado touched down briefly. | |||||||||||
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.