Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77032). These include 62 extreme heat events, 28 hailstorms, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9B. These events have resulted in 150 recorded deaths and 2,412 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Houston is extreme heat events, with 62 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $241K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 21, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $7B 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 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
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 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houston was Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2017, which caused $7B in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $2B in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77032 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (28 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 77032) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
Houston has 11 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77032 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 27, 2017. This event caused $7B in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9B in property damage in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77032). 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 →