Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Silsbee, TX area (ZIP 77656). These include 44 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2024.
There have been 19 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 9, 2024.
Silsbee has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Silsbee 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2014.
Silsbee has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silsbee was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 20, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77656 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (13 events), wildfires (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silsbee, TX, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Silsbee (ZIP 77656) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 9, 2024.
Silsbee has 19 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77656 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.4M in property damage in the Silsbee, TX area (ZIP 77656). 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 →