Point Comfort, TX (ZIP 77978) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 3 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $271.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Point Comfort is tornadoes, with 7 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2024.
Point Comfort has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2001.
Point Comfort has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Point Comfort 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 $270M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Point Comfort was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 25, 2017, which caused $270M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 13, 2024), causing $355K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77978 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Point Comfort, TX, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $575.5K in property damage.
Point Comfort has 7 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 $575.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77978 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 25, 2017. This event caused $270M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $271.2M in property damage in the Point Comfort, TX area (ZIP 77978). 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 →