Federal records document 153 natural disaster events in the Pearland, TX area (ZIP 77584). These include 62 extreme heat events, 35 hailstorms, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4B. These events have resulted in 142 recorded deaths and 2,435 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 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $745K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $41M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $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 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.
Pearland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 1960.
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. EF1 Tornado on Oct 22, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77584 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (20 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (2 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 77584) has 20 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 26 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 $41M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77584 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 $4B in property damage in the Pearland, TX area (ZIP 77584). 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 →