ZIP code 77651, covering Port Neches, TX, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Port Neches is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2024.
Port Neches 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.
Port Neches 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.
Port Neches has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Neches 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. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77651 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (15 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Neches, TX, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Port Neches (ZIP 77651) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2024.
Port Neches has 27 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 $14.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77651 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 $1.2B in property damage in the Port Neches, TX area (ZIP 77651). 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 →