Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Texas City, TX area (ZIP 77590). These include 25 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11B. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $4.5M 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
Texas City has experienced 9 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.
Texas City 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.
Texas City 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 Texas City was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2017, which caused $10B in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $1B in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77590 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Texas City, TX, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Texas City (ZIP 77590) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
Texas City has 23 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77590 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2017. This event caused $10B in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11B in property damage in the Texas City, TX area (ZIP 77590). 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 →