ZIP code 77970 in La Ward, TX has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 8 hailstorms and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $38K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (8 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2017.
La Ward has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Ward was 1.8" Hail on May 28, 1997, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77970 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events) and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Ward, TX, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77970 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 28, 1997. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38K in property damage in the La Ward, TX area (ZIP 77970). 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 →