Seadrift, TX (ZIP 77983) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $271.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Seadrift is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2020.
Seadrift has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2018.
Seadrift has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 3, 2023.
Seadrift has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
Seadrift has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2012.
Seadrift 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 Seadrift 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 EF1 Tornado (Mar 29, 2018), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77983 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seadrift, TX, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Seadrift (ZIP 77983) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2012.
Seadrift 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77983 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 $271.7M in property damage in the Seadrift, TX area (ZIP 77983). 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 →