Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 77650 in Crystal Beach, TX. These include 15 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 210 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crystal Beach is tornadoes, with 15 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 1999.
Crystal Beach has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2024.
Crystal Beach has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
Crystal Beach has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 1998.
Crystal Beach 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.
Crystal Beach 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 Crystal Beach was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 13, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77650 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal Beach, TX, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Crystal Beach (ZIP 77650) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $176K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
Crystal Beach has 15 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77650 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Crystal Beach, TX area (ZIP 77650). 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 →