Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77053). These include 28 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4B. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Houston has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $2B in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Houston has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Houston has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Houston has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
Houston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houston was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $2B in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $400M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2009 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77053 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, TX, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 77053) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77053 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2017. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4B in property damage in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77053). 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 →