Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the San Leon, TX area (ZIP 77539). These include 45 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21B. These events have resulted in 63 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $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 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $20B in documented property damage. 52 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
San Leon has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
San Leon has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1B in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
San Leon has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 6, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Leon was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $10B in property damage and was linked to 38 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2017), causing $10B in damages. Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1B).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77539 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (32 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (8 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Leon, TX, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, San Leon (ZIP 77539) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
San Leon has 32 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77539 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2017. This event caused $10B in documented property damage. It resulted in 38 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21B in property damage in the San Leon, TX area (ZIP 77539). 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 →