ZIP code 77378, covering Willis, TX, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5B. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (40 total). 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 18, 2021.
Willis 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 $950.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2024.
Willis has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Willis 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 $238K 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.
Willis has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 13 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willis 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 $500M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017 also caused significant damage ($350M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77378 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willis, TX, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Willis (ZIP 77378) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $950.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2024.
Willis has 12 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77378 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 $1.5B in property damage in the Willis, TX area (ZIP 77378). 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 →