Federal records document 161 natural disaster events in the Rowlett, TX area (ZIP 75088). These include 114 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $509.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (114 total). Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $76.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $851K 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 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $431.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 20, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2017.
Rowlett has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2015.
Rowlett has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $288K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rowlett was EF2 Tornado on Oct 20, 2019, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Apr 11, 2016), causing $50M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 3, 2012 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75088 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rowlett, TX, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76.8M in property damage.
Yes, Rowlett (ZIP 75088) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $851K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2025.
Rowlett 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 $431.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75088 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 $509.7M in property damage in the Rowlett, TX area (ZIP 75088). 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 →