Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 77531 in Clute, TX. These include 9 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $705.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2024.
Clute has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2016.
Clute has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Clute has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Clute has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1975.
Clute 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 Clute 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 EF2 Tornado (Oct 11, 2001), causing $3.8M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($830K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77531 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clute, TX, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Clute (ZIP 77531) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Clute has 5 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77531 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 $705.3M in property damage in the Clute, TX area (ZIP 77531). 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 →