Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Corpus Christi, TX area (ZIP 78418). These include 19 hailstorms, 17 wildfires, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (25% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 30, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2022.
Corpus Christi has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2023.
Corpus Christi has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2008.
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.
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 78418 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), wildfires (17 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 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 25% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corpus Christi, TX, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Corpus Christi (ZIP 78418) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2022.
Corpus Christi has 8 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78418 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 78418). 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 →