China, TX (ZIP 77613) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $417.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
China has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2021.
China has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $395M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
China has experienced 3 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 $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
China has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for China was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $220M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $100M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77613 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (9 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in China, TX, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, China (ZIP 77613) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2021.
China has 14 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77613 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $220M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $417.3M in property damage in the China, TX area (ZIP 77613). 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 →