Corpus Christi, TX (ZIP 78408) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2017.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (72%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2015.
Corpus Christi has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2012.
Corpus Christi has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Corpus Christi has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Corpus Christi was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 25, 2017, which caused $1B in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 19, 2010), causing $3.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 24, 2015 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78408 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corpus Christi, TX, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Corpus Christi (ZIP 78408) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2021.
Corpus Christi has 11 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78408 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 25, 2017. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Corpus Christi, TX area (ZIP 78408). 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 →