Government records show 230 natural disaster events affecting the Irving, TX area (ZIP 75038) — a notably active disaster history. These include 106 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 22 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7B. These events have resulted in 127 recorded deaths and 2,307 injuries.
With 106 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $54.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 92 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) 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 $20.3M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (48%) 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 $36.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2017.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irving was EF3 Tornado on Oct 20, 2019, which caused $1.6B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 24, 2015), causing $36M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75038 has experienced 230 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), floods (21 events), earthquakes (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irving, TX, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54.1M in property damage.
Yes, Irving (ZIP 75038) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Irving has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75038 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 20, 2019. This event caused $1.6B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7B in property damage in the Irving, TX area (ZIP 75038). 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 →