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77660 Spurger, TX — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Spurger, TX (77660)

Spurger, TX (ZIP 77660) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Spurger is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Spurger has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $418K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2016.

🔥 Wildfires

Spurger has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

Spurger has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Spurger has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Spurger was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $53M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 23, 2004), causing $1.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Spurger, TX (77660)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77660 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 77660?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spurger, TX, with 17 events documented.

Is ZIP code 77660 (Spurger) prone to flooding?

Yes, Spurger (ZIP 77660) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $418K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2016.

Has Spurger (77660) ever been hit by a tornado?

Spurger has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Spurger, TX?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77660 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $53M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 77660?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.8M in property damage in the Spurger, TX area (ZIP 77660). 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 →

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