ZIP code 77447, covering Hockley, TX, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (27 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 $402K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2024.
Hockley has experienced 6 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 $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
Hockley 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.
Hockley 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 Hockley was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2016, which caused $35M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2024), causing $6.4M in damages. Flood on Jul 12, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77447 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hockley, TX, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $402K in property damage.
Yes, Hockley (ZIP 77447) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2024.
Hockley 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77447 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 $53.6M in property damage in the Hockley, TX area (ZIP 77447). 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 →