Monroe City, TX (ZIP 77514) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Monroe City is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2024.
Monroe City has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Monroe City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $80.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2019.
Monroe City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2000.
Monroe City has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe City was Flash Flood on Sep 19, 2019, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77514 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), wildfires (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe City, TX, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $63K in property damage.
Yes, Monroe City (ZIP 77514) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2019.
Monroe City has 6 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 $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77514 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 19, 2019. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.2M in property damage in the Monroe City, TX area (ZIP 77514). 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 →