Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 77566 in Lake Jackson, TX. These include 11 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $702.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $328K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2016.
Lake Jackson has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Lake Jackson has experienced 4 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Lake Jackson 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.
Lake Jackson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Jackson 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 Coastal Flood (Oct 16, 2006), causing $830K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77566 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Jackson, TX, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $328K in property damage.
Yes, Lake Jackson (ZIP 77566) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Lake Jackson has 4 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77566 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 $702.3M in property damage in the Lake Jackson, TX area (ZIP 77566). 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 →