Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 77445 in Hempstead, TX. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hempstead is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 44% 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 $166K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2019.
Hempstead has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $725.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2024.
Hempstead has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $49.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2019.
Hempstead has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
Hempstead 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.
Hempstead 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $328K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hempstead was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2016, which caused $35M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2016), causing $6.7M in damages. Flood on Jul 12, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77445 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hempstead, TX, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $166K in property damage.
Yes, Hempstead (ZIP 77445) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $49.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2019.
Hempstead has 10 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 $725.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77445 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2016. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.6M in property damage in the Hempstead, TX area (ZIP 77445). 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 →