New Waverly, TX (ZIP 77358) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $625.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Waverly is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $149.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
New Waverly has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $600.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2024.
New Waverly has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 12, 2015.
New Waverly has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $69K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
New Waverly 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
New Waverly has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Waverly was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $600M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $20M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77358 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Waverly, TX, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $149.5K in property damage.
Yes, New Waverly (ZIP 77358) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2024.
New Waverly has 4 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 12, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77358 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2017. This event caused $600M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $625.4M in property damage in the New Waverly, TX area (ZIP 77358). 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 →