ZIP code 75146, covering Lancaster, TX, has 188 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 92 hailstorms, 35 extreme heat events, and 22 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $459.1M. These events have resulted in 128 recorded deaths and 2,358 injuries.
With 92 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 19% 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 12% 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 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $430.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $392K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Lancaster 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 Lancaster was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 2012, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 3, 1979), causing $25M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75146 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), extreme heat events (35 events), blizzards (22 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lancaster, TX, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lancaster (ZIP 75146) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $392K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Lancaster has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $430.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 26, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75146 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 2012. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $459.1M in property damage in the Lancaster, TX area (ZIP 75146). 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 →