ZIP code 77612, covering Buna, TX, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Buna is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Buna 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.
Buna 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.
Buna has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buna 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. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77612 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (18 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buna, TX, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Buna (ZIP 77612) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Buna has 27 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77612 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 $1.2B in property damage in the Buna, TX area (ZIP 77612). 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 →