Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Pearland, TX area (ZIP 77581). These include 62 extreme heat events, 31 hailstorms, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1B. These events have resulted in 142 recorded deaths and 2,482 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pearland is extreme heat events, with 62 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. 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 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $554K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 $63.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $2B in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2020.
Pearland has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Pearland 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pearland was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $2B in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $2B in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 31, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77581 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pearland, TX, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Pearland (ZIP 77581) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2020.
Pearland 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 $63.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77581 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2017. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1B in property damage in the Pearland, TX area (ZIP 77581). 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 →