West Columbia, TX (ZIP 77486) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $703.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (9 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $278K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
West Columbia has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2021.
West Columbia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2015.
West Columbia has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $700M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
West Columbia has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Columbia was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $700M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2010), causing $1.3M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($830K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77486 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), hurricane (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Columbia, TX, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $278K in property damage.
Yes, West Columbia (ZIP 77486) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2021.
West Columbia has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77486 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $700M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $703.9M in property damage in the West Columbia, TX area (ZIP 77486). 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 →