Pasadena, TX (ZIP 77502) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 extreme heat events, 21 hailstorms, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3B. These events have resulted in 142 recorded deaths and 2,478 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (50% of all events), extreme heat events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 126 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 21, 2017.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $136.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2023.
Pasadena has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
Pasadena has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pasadena was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $2B in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $250M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 31, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77502 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pasadena, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Pasadena (ZIP 77502) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2023.
Pasadena has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77502 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3B in property damage in the Pasadena, TX area (ZIP 77502). 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 →