Austwell, TX (ZIP 77950) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 extreme heat event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8B. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Austwell is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2020.
Austwell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1973.
Austwell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Austwell has experienced 1 hurricane on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.8B in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 25, 2017.
Austwell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austwell was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 25, 2017, which caused $1.8B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jun 5, 2017), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77950 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austwell, TX, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $610K in property damage.
Austwell has 2 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77950 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 25, 2017. This event caused $1.8B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8B in property damage in the Austwell, TX area (ZIP 77950). 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 →