Kendleton, TX (ZIP 77451) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4B. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kendleton is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2024.
Kendleton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2017.
Kendleton 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 $8B in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Kendleton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Kendleton 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.
Kendleton 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 $1.6M 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 most significant disaster event on record for Kendleton was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $8B in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $400M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77451 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kendleton, TX, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54K in property damage.
Yes, Kendleton (ZIP 77451) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Kendleton has 5 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77451 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2017. This event caused $8B in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4B in property damage in the Kendleton, TX area (ZIP 77451). 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 →