ZIP code 75137, covering Duncanville, TX, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 22 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.8M. These events have resulted in 125 recorded deaths and 2,300 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (8%) 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 $5.9M 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 22% 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 14% 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.
Duncanville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $27.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
Duncanville 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.
Duncanville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duncanville was EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1979, which caused $25M 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 75137 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duncanville, TX, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Duncanville (ZIP 75137) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2022.
Duncanville has 9 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 $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75137 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1979. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.8M in property damage in the Duncanville, TX area (ZIP 75137). 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 →