Richardson, TX (ZIP 75081) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 297 natural disaster events on record. These include 180 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 32 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $695.3M. These events have resulted in 128 recorded deaths and 2,345 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Richardson is hailstorms, with 180 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $260.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 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 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (41%) 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 $958.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% 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 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2024.
Richardson has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $402.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richardson was EF2 Tornado on Oct 20, 2019, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Mar 23, 2016), causing $150M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Mar 23, 2016 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75081 has experienced 297 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (180 events), extreme heat events (35 events), floods (32 events), blizzards (22 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richardson, TX, with 180 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260.8M in property damage.
Yes, Richardson (ZIP 75081) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $958.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Richardson has 10 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 $402.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75081 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 20, 2019. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $695.3M in property damage in the Richardson, TX area (ZIP 75081). 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 →