Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Pasadena, TX area (ZIP 77503). These include 62 extreme heat events, 18 hailstorms, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1B. These events have resulted in 142 recorded deaths and 2,484 injuries.
Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (62 total). 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 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $132.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
Pasadena has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
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 EF2 Tornado (Dec 31, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 31, 2015 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77503 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pasadena, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Pasadena (ZIP 77503) has 10 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 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77503 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 $2.1B in property damage in the Pasadena, TX area (ZIP 77503). 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 →