Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 77357 in New Caney, TX. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6B. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $139K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
New Caney has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $7.4B in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2019.
New Caney has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
New Caney 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.
New Caney has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $220M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
New Caney has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Caney 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 $220M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 19, 2019 also caused significant damage ($200M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77357 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Caney, TX, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $139K in property damage.
Yes, New Caney (ZIP 77357) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.4B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2019.
New Caney has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77357 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 $7.6B in property damage in the New Caney, TX area (ZIP 77357). 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 →