Federal records document 137 natural disaster events in the Kaufman, TX area (ZIP 75142). These include 95 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (95 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 $786K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Kaufman has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $925K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 20, 2019.
Kaufman has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $518K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2024.
Kaufman has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Kaufman has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kaufman was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 14, 2021, which caused $2.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 11, 2010), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75142 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kaufman, TX, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $786K in property damage.
Yes, Kaufman (ZIP 75142) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Kaufman has 10 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 $925K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75142 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 14, 2021. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Kaufman, TX area (ZIP 75142). 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 →