Grand Prairie, TX (ZIP 75051) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 285 natural disaster events on record. These include 175 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $546.1M. These events have resulted in 127 recorded deaths and 2,321 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Prairie is hailstorms, with 175 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (5%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 12% 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 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $500.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 29, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Grand Prairie has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 6 (86%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Prairie was Flood on Aug 22, 2022, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 11, 2010), causing $16M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($6.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75051 has experienced 285 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (175 events), extreme heat events (35 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Prairie, TX, with 175 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Prairie (ZIP 75051) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 29, 2025.
Grand Prairie has 14 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75051 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2022. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $546.1M in property damage in the Grand Prairie, TX area (ZIP 75051). 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 →