Baytown, TX (ZIP 77521) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 23 tornadoes, 14 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Baytown is tornadoes, with 23 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
Baytown has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Baytown has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
Baytown 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.
Baytown has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baytown was EF1 Tornado on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 28, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 20, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77521 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (23 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baytown, TX, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.1M in property damage.
Yes, Baytown (ZIP 77521) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Baytown has 23 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 $11.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77521 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Baytown, TX area (ZIP 77521). 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 →