Federal records document 183 natural disaster events in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77023). These include 70 hailstorms, 62 extreme heat events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3B. These events have resulted in 148 recorded deaths and 2,488 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (70 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
Extreme heat events account for 34% 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 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $308.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2003.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
Houston has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
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 EF4 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $250M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 13, 1977 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77023 has experienced 183 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), extreme heat events (62 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (9 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 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 77023) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
Houston has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $308.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77023 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 $2.3B in property damage in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77023). 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 →