Prairie View, TX (ZIP 77446) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 14 recorded incidents (50% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2019.
Prairie View has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2019.
Prairie View has experienced 4 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 $50.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 8, 1977.
Prairie View has experienced 3 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.
Prairie View 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.
Prairie View 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 Prairie View was Flash Flood on Apr 18, 2016, which caused $6.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jul 12, 2012), causing $5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 16, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77446 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prairie View, TX, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131K in property damage.
Yes, Prairie View (ZIP 77446) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2019.
Prairie View has 4 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 $50.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 8, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77446 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2016. This event caused $6.7M 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 $13.6M in property damage in the Prairie View, TX area (ZIP 77446). 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 →