Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the El Campo, TX area (ZIP 77437). These include 30 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 26, 2019.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 39% 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 26, 2024.
El Campo has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 17, 2003.
El Campo has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
El Campo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 3, 1992.
El Campo has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Campo was 4.5" Hail on Jun 20, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 17, 2003), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77437 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Campo, TX, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, El Campo (ZIP 77437) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 17, 2003.
El Campo has 24 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77437 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the El Campo, TX area (ZIP 77437). 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 →