Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Bridge City, TX area (ZIP 77611). These include 17 tornadoes, 15 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3B. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $53.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2023.
Bridge City has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.2B in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Bridge City has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Bridge City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridge City was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $1.1B in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $75M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 19, 2019 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77611 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (17 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (11 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridge City, TX, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bridge City (ZIP 77611) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2023.
Bridge City has 17 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77611 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $1.1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3B in property damage in the Bridge City, TX area (ZIP 77611). 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 →