Alvin, TX (ZIP 77511) has experienced 110 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $748.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alvin is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $915K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $31.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2020.
Alvin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Alvin 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alvin 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 (May 25, 2015), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 24, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77511 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (40 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvin, TX, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $915K in property damage.
Yes, Alvin (ZIP 77511) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2020.
Alvin has 40 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 $16.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77511 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 $748.7M in property damage in the Alvin, TX area (ZIP 77511). 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 →