The Woodlands, TX (ZIP 77381) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $503.8M. Across all recorded events, 20 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $196K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
The Woodlands has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $885K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2015.
The Woodlands 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.
The Woodlands 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.
The Woodlands 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 Woodlands has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $500M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have 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 The Woodlands was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 31, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77381 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in The Woodlands, TX, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $196K in property damage.
Yes, The Woodlands (ZIP 77381) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $885K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2015.
The Woodlands has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 31, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77381 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $503.8M in property damage in the The Woodlands, TX area (ZIP 77381). 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 →