Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 77461 in Needville, TX. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $402.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2024.
Needville has experienced 9 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 2017.
Needville 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.
Needville 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.
Needville 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.
Needville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Needville was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $400M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Feb 15, 2021), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77461 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Needville, TX, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $104K in property damage.
Yes, Needville (ZIP 77461) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 16, 2006.
Needville has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77461 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $402.8M in property damage in the Needville, TX area (ZIP 77461). 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 →