Shoreacres, TX (ZIP 77571) has experienced 155 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 extreme heat events, 35 hailstorms, and 31 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12B. These events have resulted in 182 recorded deaths and 2,458 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (40% 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 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $176.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (16%) 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 $35.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2017.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $10B in documented property damage. 39 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2023.
Shoreacres 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.
Shoreacres has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shoreacres was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $10B in property damage and was linked to 38 fatalities. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $2B in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 31, 2015 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77571 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (31 events), floods (13 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shoreacres, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Shoreacres (ZIP 77571) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2023.
Shoreacres has 31 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 $35.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77571 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 $12B in property damage in the Shoreacres, TX area (ZIP 77571). 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 →