Federal records document 171 natural disaster events in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77005). These include 70 hailstorms, 62 extreme heat events, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1B. These events have resulted in 147 recorded deaths and 2,439 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (70 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. Of these, 8 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 126 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 21, 2017.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Houston has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1993.
Houston has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
Houston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houston was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $2B in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $25M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Apr 16, 2001 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77005 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), extreme heat events (62 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, TX, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.5M in property damage.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 77005) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Houston has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $33.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77005 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1B in property damage in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77005). 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 →