Port O Connor, TX (ZIP 77982) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 severe wind events, 3 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $270.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 4 recorded incidents (40% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
Port O Connor has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2006.
Port O Connor has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2001.
Port O Connor 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.
Port O Connor has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 31, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port O Connor 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 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 10, 2012), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77982 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port O Connor, TX, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $193K in property damage.
Port O Connor has 3 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 $102.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77982 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 $270.3M in property damage in the Port O Connor, TX area (ZIP 77982). 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 →