Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Odem, TX area (ZIP 78370). These include 38 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $513M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 38 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2021.
Odem has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $657.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2012.
Odem has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2012.
Odem has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Odem 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 $505M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Odem was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 25, 2017, which caused $505M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 19, 2010), causing $3.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 10, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78370 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odem, TX, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $900K in property damage.
Yes, Odem (ZIP 78370) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2021.
Odem 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 $657.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78370 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 25, 2017. This event caused $505M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $513M in property damage in the Odem, TX area (ZIP 78370). 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 →