Galveston, TX (ZIP 77550) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 13 tornadoes, 11 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 211 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2009.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2012.
Galveston has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $751K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
Galveston has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Galveston 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.
Galveston 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 Galveston was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $1B in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2007), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77550 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (9 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galveston, TX, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Galveston (ZIP 77550) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $751K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
Galveston has 13 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77550 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Galveston, TX area (ZIP 77550). 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 →