La Marque, TX (ZIP 77568) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for La Marque is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $7.1M 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $904K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
La Marque has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
La Marque 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.
La Marque 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 La Marque 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. EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77568 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Marque, TX, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, La Marque (ZIP 77568) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $904K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
La Marque has 24 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77568 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 La Marque, TX area (ZIP 77568). 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 →