ZIP code 77624, covering Hillister, TX, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hillister is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $335.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2022.
Hillister has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Hillister has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 18, 2006.
Hillister has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Hillister has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillister was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77624 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillister, TX, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Hillister (ZIP 77624) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 18, 2006.
Hillister has 11 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 $335.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77624 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2008. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.5M in property damage in the Hillister, TX area (ZIP 77624). 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 →