Kirby, TX (ZIP 78219) has experienced 177 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 143 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $216.5M. These events have resulted in 88 recorded deaths and 247 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kirby is hailstorms, with 143 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Kirby has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 2017.
Kirby has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $352K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2021.
Kirby has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 69 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Kirby has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $39.1M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Kirby has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kirby was 4" Hail on May 6, 2001, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 17, 1988), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2025 also caused significant damage ($23M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78219 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirby, TX, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150M in property damage.
Yes, Kirby (ZIP 78219) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Kirby has 10 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78219 was 4" Hail, which occurred on May 6, 2001. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $216.5M in property damage in the Kirby, TX area (ZIP 78219). 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 →