Federal records document 188 natural disaster events in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77008). These include 72 hailstorms, 62 extreme heat events, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2B. These events have resulted in 156 recorded deaths and 2,430 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (72 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 33% 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 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (58%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1993.
Houston has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
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.
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 1.5" Hail (Apr 16, 2001), causing $20M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77008 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), extreme heat events (62 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, TX, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 77008) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
Houston has 13 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77008 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 $2B in property damage in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77008). 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 →