Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 77331

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 77331, Texas

ZIP 77331 covers part of the Coldspring area, in the South Central United States. The surrounding region experiences an exceptionally varied climate from humid subtropical in the east to desert in the west, with overlapping tornado, hurricane, flood, and drought seasons shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 77331's composite natural disaster risk at 5.3 out of 10 — moderate risk. The area faces significant tornado risk, positioned where atmospheric conditions regularly generate severe rotating thunderstorms capable of producing violent tornadoes. Residents should also account for hurricane and lightning risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 77331's risk score, near the 5.6/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are tornado, hurricane, and lightning. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 77331 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for tornado is recommended.