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77598 Webster, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Webster, TX (77598)

Webster, TX (ZIP 77598) has experienced 156 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 extreme heat events, 40 hailstorms, and 28 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1B. These events have resulted in 150 recorded deaths and 2,473 injuries.

🥵 Extreme heat events — Most Frequent Hazard

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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 40 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $109.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $30.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2019.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Webster 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Webster has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Webster was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $2B in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 25, 2015), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 31, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Webster, TX (77598)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77598 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (62 events), hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (13 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 77598?

Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Webster, TX, with 62 events documented.

Is ZIP code 77598 (Webster) prone to flooding?

Yes, Webster (ZIP 77598) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2019.

Has Webster (77598) ever been hit by a tornado?

Webster has 28 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 $77.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Webster, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77598 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 77598?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1B in property damage in the Webster, TX area (ZIP 77598). 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 →

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