Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Nome, TX area (ZIP 77629). These include 23 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $709.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $302.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Nome 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.
Nome 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.
Nome 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 Nome was Flash Flood on Sep 18, 2019, which caused $300M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2020), causing $220M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77629 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nome, TX, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $96K in property damage.
Yes, Nome (ZIP 77629) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $302.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Nome has 12 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77629 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2019. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $709.9M in property damage in the Nome, TX area (ZIP 77629). 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 →