ZIP code 77630, covering West Orange, TX, has 149 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 42 tornadoes, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3B. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 194 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Orange is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 42 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (35%) 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 $61.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2024.
West Orange has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2024.
West Orange 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.
West Orange 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Orange 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. Flash Flood on Sep 19, 2019 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77630 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (42 events), floods (31 events), severe wind events (7 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Orange, TX, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, West Orange (ZIP 77630) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2024.
West Orange has 42 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77630 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 $1.3B in property damage in the West Orange, TX area (ZIP 77630). 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 →