Barrett, TX (ZIP 77532) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 extreme heat events, 21 tornadoes, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2B. These events have resulted in 143 recorded deaths and 2,460 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (53% of all events), extreme heat events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $29.1M 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 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Barrett 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.
Barrett has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $370K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2019.
Barrett has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barrett 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 EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77532 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barrett, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Barrett (ZIP 77532) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $370K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2019.
Barrett has 21 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 $29.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77532 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 $2B in property damage in the Barrett, TX area (ZIP 77532). 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 →