Government records show 207 natural disaster events affecting the Plano, TX area (ZIP 75023) — a notably active disaster history. These include 162 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7B. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
With 162 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
Plano has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Plano has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
Plano has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Plano has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plano was 2.5" Hail on May 19, 2023, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 19, 2023), causing $200M in damages. 2" Hail on May 19, 2023 also caused significant damage ($200M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75023 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (162 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plano, TX, with 162 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7B in property damage.
Yes, Plano (ZIP 75023) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2025.
Plano has 7 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 $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75023 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 19, 2023. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7B in property damage in the Plano, TX area (ZIP 75023). 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 →