Corpus Christi, TX (ZIP 78414) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 18 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Corpus Christi is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2017.
Corpus Christi has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2008.
Corpus Christi has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2016.
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 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 18, 2016), causing $4.3M in damages. Flash Flood on May 16, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78414 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corpus Christi, TX, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Corpus Christi (ZIP 78414) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2022.
Corpus Christi 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 $375.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78414 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 78414). 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 →