Highlands, TX (ZIP 77562) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 extreme heat events, 15 tornadoes, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2B. These events have resulted in 142 recorded deaths and 2,457 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (63% 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 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Highlands has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2016.
Highlands 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.
Highlands has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $360K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2016.
Highlands has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highlands 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 EF1 Tornado (Feb 10, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 10, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77562 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highlands, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Highlands (ZIP 77562) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2016.
Highlands has 15 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77562 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 Highlands, TX area (ZIP 77562). 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 →