ZIP code 77054, covering Houston, TX, has 169 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 62 extreme heat events, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1B. These events have resulted in 147 recorded deaths and 2,439 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Houston is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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 37% 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (70%) 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. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Houston has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1993.
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. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
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 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $2B in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77054 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), extreme heat events (62 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (4 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 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 77054) has 20 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 10 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 $33.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77054 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 $4.1B in property damage in the Houston, TX area (ZIP 77054). 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 →