Gilchrist, TX (ZIP 77617) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 33 wildfires, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $912.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Gilchrist is wildfires, with 33 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 3, 2024.
Gilchrist has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $287.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 1999.
Gilchrist has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 25, 1997.
Gilchrist has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2024.
Gilchrist has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 22, 2005.
Gilchrist has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilchrist was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 28, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77617 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (33 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilchrist, TX, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Gilchrist (ZIP 77617) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 25, 1997.
Gilchrist has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $287.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77617 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $912.5K in property damage in the Gilchrist, TX area (ZIP 77617). 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 →