Houston, TX (ZIP 77037) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 extreme heat events, 23 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2B. These events have resulted in 154 recorded deaths and 2,410 injuries.
Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (62 total). 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 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $188K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $569K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
Houston has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2004.
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. 8 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
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 EF1 Tornado (Nov 17, 2004), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77037 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (23 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 77037) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $569K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
Houston has 8 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 $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77037 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 77037). 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 →